Women’s football: Charlton Athletic look to extend unbeaten run to five games
BY RICHARD CAWLEY
Charlton Athletic host Durham on Sunday looking to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to five matches.
The Addicks booked their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Oxford United last weekend.
Katie Godden struck in the 105th minute to settle the contest and set up an away tie against Blackburn on May 16.
Beth Lumsden, pictured, had put Charlton in front on 18 minutes after Ella Powell’s cross was parried into her path.
Jaime Gotch punished a defensive mix-up to level with Jess King also needing to make a goal-line clearance.
Godden fired home from 20 yards to further boost confidence levels as Charlton head into their penultimate fixture in the FA Women’s Championship. A 3-1 win at London Bees at the start of the month ended any relegation fears for the South London club, who will go full-time next season.
Manager Karen Hills said: “I’m a firm believer that we don’t take our foot off the pedal. We keep striving for success and we keep striving to develop and be better game after game.”
Crystal Palace head to Coventry United on Sunday.
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