Charlton Athletic sink Sheffield United as Carey strikes after the restart | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Charlton Athletic beat Sheffield United 1-0 at The Valley in the Championship. Sonny Carey settled it in the 46th minute, finishing after Lyndon Dykes provided the assist. The Blades' night unravelled with Djibril Soumaré sent off (35.) and Japhet Tanganga dismissed in the second minute of first half stoppage time. Charlton controlled key phases, posting 58.1% possession and four shots on target to two. They rise from 19th to 18th while the Blades drop from 16th to 17th, with Charlton hosting Derby next and the Blades visiting Southampton.

Player of the Match: Carey delivered the decisive moment and creativity, scoring the winner and creating four chances from 10 crosses.

Stat of the Match: The Blades had two players sent off, a swing that shaped the contest before the interval.

Three Things We Learned: Charlton Athletic's 58.1% possession set the platform for long spells of control. The Blades' two first half dismissals forced a backs-to-the-wall effort after the break. Carey's output stood out with four key passes and 10 crosses alongside his decisive finish.