Championship

Sheffield United 0-1 Charlton Athletic: Addicks have the last laugh to snatch late victory

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder admitted the task of trying to improve his side’s fortunes may be tougher than he first envisaged after watching Isaac Olaofe ruin his homecoming by snatching a late winner for Charlton.

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The Football League Paper Team
21 September 2025

Charlton celebrate Isaac Olaofe’s winner against the Blades

Wilder’s return is wrecked at death
By Nick Johnson

SHEFFIELD UTD 0

CHARLTON ATH 1
Olaofe 90

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder admitted the task of trying to improve his side’s fortunes may be tougher than he first envisaged after watching Isaac Olaofe ruin his homecoming by snatching a late winner for Charlton.
Athletic had the better chances, with United keeper Michael Cooper making a couple of fine saves, before substitute Olaofe scored a last-minute winner.
Wilder said: “Not the homecoming from a results point of view and performance point of view.
“Maybe I underestimated the am...

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