Six players in contract talks

Charlton are in talks with six players about extending their contracts - Ben Amos, Chuks Aneke, Jake Forster-Caskey, Jason Pearce, Adam Matthews and Ben Watson: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-in-contract-talks-with-six-of-squad-and-confirm-exit-of-trio/

Oshilaja has been let go and Otzumer will not be returning.   Thomas Sandgaard has confirmed that Charlton are interested in two loan players, presumably Famewo and Stockley.

Of those engaged in talks, Ben Watson has attracted some criticism from fans.

Midfielders James Vennings and Ben Dempsey have been offered contracts and various forms of contract have been offered to a number of Academy players: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/james-vennings-and-ben-dempsey-offered-deals-as-addicks-take-up-options-on-ghandour-and-ness/

Vennings on the bench

Teenage midfielder James Vennings will be on the bench for Charlton at Luton Town tonight as Lee Bowyer struggles with injuries: Bench role for 19 year old

Chris Solly comes back in at right back in place of Adam Matthews.

Bowyer is hoping that Lyle Taylor, Jonny Williams and Chuks Aneke could be back for the Middlesbrough game on December 7.

Luton are currently 21st in the table, nine points behind Charlton. They are second from bottom in the form table, the Addicks are sixth from bottom.

Luton have won two, drawn two and lost four at home. Charlton have won two, drawn three and lost three away.

Luton Town have won one of their past 11 games against Charlton in all competitions (W1 D4 L6). Charlton have not lost a league match against Luton since November 1993 and are unbeaten in seven since (W5 D2).

Luton have lost their past five Championship matches - only Huddersfield Town have had a longer losing run in the division this season, losing six in a row. Charlton are winless in five league games (D2 L3), their longest run under manager Lee Bowyer.