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Jovon Makama has scored half of his eight goals since moving to Norwich from Lincoln City in the past three games Norwich City striker Jovon Makama scored for the fourth time in three games to give his side a Championship win at home to Charlton Athletic. Makama struck the post early on as the hosts looked comfortable in a goalless first period. But the 21-year-old, filling in for Josh Sargent while the United States forward recovers from a concussion, deservedly broke the deadlock when he blasted in from 12 yards out. The win continued Norwich's resurgence under new boss Philippe Clement - they have lost only once in their past seven games and are now just a point from safety. City's third successive home victory - having previously lost seven in a row at Carrow Road - meant Charlton remained in 17th place. Makama, the most impressive player on the field, showed his intent when he crashed a 14th-minute effort off the upright from 12 yards. The forward was the bright point in a quiet first period and, having set up a long-range Kenny Mc Lean effort, he came close to getting on the end of a Ben Chrisene cross. Ruairi Mc Conville hooked a shot over the Charlton bar 11 minutes from the break, while Matej Jurasek forced Thomas Kaminski into a good save five minutes later as the Canaries were untroubled in a first period in which the Addicks failed to register a meaningful effort on target. Norwich brought on Jacob Wright and Tony Springett at half-time to try and add some attacking intent, and the former almost got on the end of an excellent cross by Makama. But the striker did put his side in front when he controlled a firm Wright pass 12 yards from goal, swivelled and powered home with his right foot. Oscar Schwartau came close to making it 2-0 10 minutes from the end, but Kaminski did well to palm away his shot from inside the box. Charlton again failed to trouble their hosts as boss Nathan Jones - in the stands after a third booking - saw his side lose for the sixth time in eight matches. Norwich City head coach Philippe Clement told BBC Radio Norfolk: "It could have been better if we'd have scored a second or a third goal, and the team really deserved that for the performance they gave. "In the second half we knew there would be more space and we could open up them more, but it's been a very good day - not only winning, but also a first clean sheet since August and taking the three points. "It's very important, but we get a clean sheet because we defended really well as a team. "It's not that Vladan Kovacevic had to make really amazing saves, or you can have several chances against and you can have a clean sheet with luck. That was totally not the case. "The team did a very good defensive job against a team who's really dangerous in a specific way with their long balls, their fight, their duels, diagonals and set pieces. "So keeping them away from our goal was also a really important part of winning today. " Charlton Athletic assistant manager Curtis Fleming told BBC Radio London: "I thought it was disappointing. We always talk about being the best version of ourselves. I didn't think we were at them today. "I thought it was a real opportunity to go and get a result away from home, coming off a good result at home, and I don't think we were anywhere near where we could have been or should have been today. "It's not a disappointing result, it's a disappointing performance, and for us to be competitive in this league we have to be the best version of ourselves every Saturday for 90 minutes. " After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 26th December 2025 at 18: 55 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Philippe Clement Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Nathan Jones Formation: 3 - 1 - 4 - 2 Manager: Philippe Clement Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Nathan Jones Formation: 3 - 1 - 4 - 2 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Norwich have won two of their last three league games against Charlton (L1), as many as in their previous 15 (D4 L9). This is the first league meeting between the sides since February 2015. Charlton have won just one of their last five away league games against Norwich (D2 L2), though it was in their last visit in September 2014. Norwich beat Millwall 2-1 on Boxing Day last year, ending a five-game losing run on the day. They last won consecutive Boxing Day matches in 1999/2000 (both times vs QPR). Charlton beat Cambridge 2-1 on Boxing Day last season, last winning consecutive Boxing Day league matches between 1994 and 1997 (a run of four). Norwich are unbeaten at Carrow Road under Philippe Clement in the Championship (W2 D1), having lost seven out of seven under Liam Manning. The Canaries are looking for three home wins in a row for the first time since between January and April 2024 (8). Match ends, Norwich City 1, Charlton Athletic 0. Second Half ends, Norwich City 1, Charlton Athletic 0. Pelle Mattsson (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Luke Berry (Charlton Athletic). Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time. Attempt missed. Tony Springett (Norwich City) right footed shot from very close range misses to the right. Assisted by Jack Stacey with a cross following a fast break. Foul by Jacob Wright (Norwich City). Rob Apter (Charlton Athletic) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Offside, Norwich City. Mathias Kvistgaarden is caught offside. Tony Springett (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the right wing. Foul by James Bree (Charlton Athletic). Substitution, Charlton Athletic. Luke Berry replaces Conor Coventry. Substitution, Norwich City. Jack Stacey replaces Oscar Schwartau. Substitution, Norwich City. Mathias Kvistgaarden replaces Jovon Makama. Oscar Schwartau (Norwich City) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Keenan Gough (Charlton Athletic). Attempt saved. Oscar Schwartau (Norwich City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Thomas Kaminski (Charlton Athletic). Assisted by Jacob Wright. Tyreece Campbell (Charlton Athletic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Tony Springett (Norwich City) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Foul by Tyreece Campbell (Charlton Athletic). Copyright © 2025 BBC. 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