“Before our trip to Wigan tomorrow, we need to be resolute and our first objective has to be to try and keep a clean sheet,” he stated to the club’s official media. “it’s what we did at Shrewsbury, which was nice, and it has to be our first thought.

It is important to use caution, though, as the group currently tends to lean heavily toward the front lines. We can fix that in January, but in the interim, we must make sure that we play to our strengths.

Alfie May leads the Addicks in scoring with nine goals, while Corey Taylor (four) and Miles Leaburn (3) have also been productive in the opposition box. With just two clean sheets in nine games since Appleton took over, their defense has appeared a touch less stable.

On Tuesday night, they play Wigan, who have the highest predicted xG against in the division. As a result, goals should not be an issue, particularly if the manager continues to play to the team’s strengths as he suggests.

Though Appleton’s team is vulnerable to conceding due to their defensive woes, it seems he is determined to address this during the transfer market in a few months.

POV of the Writer
Under Appleton, Charlton has scored 19 goals in just nine games, so they don’t seem to have any trouble scoring goals. This past weekend was only their second blank. Although they appear slender in the rear, that’s only half the fight.

Teams who play a tight three up front can create overloads that expose the Addicks, and Lloyd Jones and Michael Hector have had difficulty stopping quick attackers. It isn’t a major issue; a change of scenery will assist, as will some adaptability from Appleton based on the opposition’s starting lineup.

Blackpool and Lincoln supporters, however, are aware that the latter rarely occurs, and Appleton’s offensive statistics this season demonstrate why he should adhere to his convictions.