In a historic first-round FA Cup replay, Cray Valley Paper Mills faces Charlton Athletic at the Artic Stadium. The eighth-tier team aims to continue its underdog journey against the League One opposition.
Match Preview
Cray Valley Paper Mills, having secured an admirable draw against Charlton at The Valley, looks to replicate their performance in this replay.
Their relentless journey to this stage involved navigating through several qualifying ties, setting the stage for another historical moment at the Artic Stadium.
Charlton, although one-time FA Cup winners, faces the challenge of avoiding an unexpected upset by an eighth-tier team.
Their recent form and track record in FA Cup replays against non-league teams might provide them with an edge, but Cray Valley’s determination cannot be underestimated.
Team and Form
Cray Valley boasts an unbeaten run in the league and a convincing win in their latest fixture.
Meanwhile, Charlton, despite some recent league struggles and a mixed FA Cup history against lower-tier teams, aims to bounce back strongly in this replay.
Possible Lineups
Cray Valley Paper Mills:(4-3-3)
Freeman;
Williams, Tumkaya, Lee, Asiedu;
Ibrahiym, Black, Vigor;
Ademiluyi, Parker, Lisbie
Charlton Athletic:
Walker;
Asiimwe, Ness, Hector, Edun;
Dobson, McGrandles, Fraser;
Campbell, Tedic, Blackett-Taylor
Predictions
While Cray Valley might aim for another fairytale moment, Charlton seems poised to secure a convincing 3-0 victory, capitalizing on their experience and quality.
