Charlton boosted their Championship promotion hopes and added to struggling Sheffield United's relegation woes with a comfortable victory at Bramall Lane. Chris Iwelumo opened the scoring in first-half injury time, slotting in from close range after Paddy Kenny saved Darren Ambrose's strike.
The Blades failed to produce a response and Sam Sodje made it 2-0 on 82 minutes, heading in Ambrose's corner.
Stephen Quinn was sent off on 90 minutes for fouling Jose Vitor Semedo.
Sheffield United defender Chris Morgan:
"There were a few things said and sometimes it is good to clear the air - we can now look forward to going to Ipswich on Tuesday night. "We are disappointed with the result. This game is a reminder that we are not out of the woods yet.
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"This result might be the kick up the backside that we need."
Charlton boss Alan Pardew:
"The result gives us a sniff of automatic promotion; just that really, no more than that. "The way the league is panning out it's going to be topsy-turvy. So there's still a lot to play for.
"We have to back it up with a few more wins this week. The most important thing for us is we are looking stronger. The players were terrific."
Sheff Utd: Kenny, Morgan, Kilgallon, Armstrong, Geary, Cotterill (Gillespie 64), Speed, Tonge, Quinn, Beattie (Hulse 75), Sharp (Stead 64).
Subs Not Used: Carney, Ehiogu.
Sent Off: Quinn (90).
Booked: Morgan, Armstrong.
Charlton: Weaver, Sodje, Youga, Halford, McCarthy, Zhi, Holland, Ambrose (Semedo 83), Varney (Scott Sinclair 71), Thomas, Iwelumo.
Subs Not Used: Elliot, Cook, Fortune.
Booked: Holland, McCarthy.
Goals: Iwelumo 45, Sodje 82.
Att: 23,180
Ref: Graham Laws (Tyne & Wear).
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