Charlton Athletic and Wrexham shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, a result that felt fair given how the game shifted between the two sides across ninety minutes.
Wrexham settled early and Collins Sichenje gave them the lead in the 13th minute, with Conor Coventry adding further pressure shortly after as the visitors moved the ball with purpose and kept Charlton pinned back. The home side struggled to impose themselves in the opening half, and Ollie Rathbone's booking at the half-hour mark reflected the friction building in their midfield.
Joe Rankin-Costello's introduction at the interval changed Charlton's shape and tempo. They grew into the second half, and Ryan Longman's withdrawal in the 68th minute gave way to Josh Windass, who levelled matters almost immediately on 69 minutes. The Valley found its voice.
Wrexham responded. Zak Vyner came on to stabilise their defensive structure, and with five minutes remaining the game entered a frantic closing spell. Dan Scarr, Kieffer Moore and Sam Smith all moved in the 89th minute as Wrexham chased the winner, while Charlton's Miles Leaburn and Charlie Kelman had already made their appearances in search of a second goal.
Neither side found it. The draw leaves both clubs with work to do, but Wrexham will feel the afternoon slipped from their grasp after controlling so much of the first half.
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