Bristol City goalkeeper Sam Tickle pulled off two big saves in the second half to extend Charlton’s winless run in the Championship to six matches after a 1-1 draw at The Valley.
The Addicks are still unbeaten in SE7 this season but were left to rue not taking a couple of huge opportunities.
Charlton took the lead through Karlan Grant’s second goal of the campaign in the eighth minute which was wiped out before the interval by Scott Twine.
Grant showed a deft touch to bring Tyreece Campbell’s left-wing cross under control with his first touch before dispatching a left-footed finish past Tickle.
Referee Tom Reeves ruled that Arthur Okonkwo did not foul Yu Hirakawa as City’s right winger looked to punish a weak header back by Josh Edwards. If it had been deemed a free-kick then the Wrexham loanee would have been at serious risk of a red card.
Charlton’s high-tempo start faded quickly and there were warning signs of a City comeback.
Dom Ballard headed over a cross by Brian De Keersmaecker from 10 yards out before City restored parity in the 27th minute.
Conor Coventry produced a clear late tackle on Ballard inside the penalty area and Twine showed absolutely no nerves from the spot as he opted for placement – not power – to slot home his third goal of the season.
Twine went close to adding to his tally from a free-kick awarded after he was fouled by Oliver Skipp. His 30-yard effort forced Okonkwo to turn around his right post for a corner.
Twine drove wide in a packed penalty area at the start of the second half after Charlton struggled to clear a free-kick by Rio Cardines.
The Addicks switched from 4-2-3-1 to 5-3-2 soon after – introducing Kayne Ramsay and Ivan Mesik for Josh Edwards and Micah Mbick – and they finally enjoyed greater composure on the ball as they produced a spell of pressure around the hour mark.
Tickle produced a superb reaction save to parry from Campbell in the 77th minute, with the Jamaican international only able to send a second attempt over the crossbar. Tickle had spilled Miles Leaburn’s low delivery from the right to present the initial chance to Charlton’s top scorer but instantly redeemed himself.
Charlton had one final chance to go back ahead as the contest ticked over into added time.
Cameron Pring pulled Billy Koumetio over on the edge of the box but substitute Harvey Knibbs’ full-blooded strike was tipped over by Tickle.
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