First Charlton-Millwall derby on November 9 as Addicks start Championship season at Blackburn Rovers

BY RICHARD CAWLEY

richard@slpmedia.co.uk

Charlton Athletic will begin Championship life with a trip to Blackburn Rovers on August 3.

The first home match for the Addicks sees them face Stoke City on August 10. Other home matches in that first month are Nottingham Forest (21st) and Brentford (24th). The other away fixtures are Barnsley (17th) and Reading (31st).

The first South London derby with Millwall takes place at The Den on November 9 with the return in SE7 on April 4th.

Bristol City come to South London on Boxing Day with the New Year’s Day match at Swansea City.

Lee Bowyer’s side end their campaign at his former club – Leeds United – on May 2. Leeds are one of two home games in September (28th) with Birmingham City (14th) also travelling to the capital. The only other fixture that month is at Wigan Athletic (21st).