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Charlton clinch safety as Hull’s play‑off bid falters

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Jayden Fevrier’s second‑half strike gave Charlton a 2‑1 win at The Valley, ending a seven‑game winless streak and guaranteeing the Addicks’ survival in the Championship. Charlie Kelman opened the scoring with his seventh league goal, while John Egan’s late header rescued a point for Hull, leaving the Tigers still mired in a six‑match winless run.

Hull’s aspirations of reaching the Sky Bet play‑offs took a sharp hit; they have gathered just four points from a possible 18 and remain below Wrexham in the top six. An early substitution saw Eliot Matazo, returning from an ACL tear, forced off after only eleven minutes, further limiting Hull’s attacking options. Joe Gelhardt’s missed chances highlighted the side’s dwindling firepower.

The victory marked the first time Charlton have scored twice in a Championship fixture since late January, underscoring a late‑season surge. Despite a late effort from Hull’s Lyndon Dykes, the result leaves the Tigers’ away record unchanged at 19 consecutive winless games. Hull's play‑off hopes now hinge on upcoming fixtures against direct rivals.