Huddersfield Town buoyed by contract news ahead of Charlton Athletic as Birmingham City sent fresh £20m jibe

Charlton Athletic will look to get back to winning ways in League One this weekend as Huddersfield Town welcome the London club to West Yorkshire.

Nathan Jones hasn't overseen a league win since the triumph over Birmingham City at the start of October but is buoyed by last week's victory over Bromley in the Football League Trophy.

The Addicks feature alongside Leyton Orient, Birmingham City and Wycombe Wanderers in your Thursday League One round-up.

Huddersfield Town confirm contract news

Huddersfield Town will welcome Charlton Athletic this weekend buoyed by news that midfielder David Kasumu has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2027.

The 25-year-old is a linchpin in Michael Duff's midfield and has made 10 appearances in League One this season. The former MK Dons man arrived at the side in 2022 and has made 78 appearances for the club.

The club confirmed news of the contract extension this week ahead of facing Charlton Athletic on Saturday. A statement on the club website described the player as 'an anchor in central areas to break up play whilst giving the defence an additional layer of protection in transition'.

Huddersfield Town Head Coach Michael Duff added: “I’m really pleased that we’ve extended David’s contract, and it’s a decision I’ve been thoroughly supportive of throughout. A hard working, honest player with huge room to grow, we believe that he can take on additional responsibility going forward whilst becoming an even better player.

“We’ve spoken a lot about people making shirts their own this season with good competition for places, and David has done exactly that. His attitude, intensity and work rate can never be questioned, and while there are areas of his game that we can refine, it’s all things we think he’s more than capable of learning and taking on board.

“Entering a really important part of his career, I’m excited to work more with David and do what I can to help him become the player we’re all aware he has the potential to be.”

Leyton Orient face licensing hearing

Leyton Orient are facing a licensing hearing after more than 20 residents complained about disturbance due to loud music coming from the League One club's stadium.

The Evening Standard reports that two neighbours requested that Waltham Forest Council review the licence and a hearing will take place on Tuesday, November 26. The neighbours claimed that they had been 'kept awake' by 'very loud' music and cheering.

The outlet adds that on three separate visits in December 2023 and May 2024, the council had considered noise level as 'statutory nuisance'. Neighbours have requested that the club's licence for regulated entertainment is either revoked or that a 'string of conditions' are implemented.

Birmingham City sent fresh summer spending jibe

Birmingham City were the big spenders in League One this summer with over £20 million splurged on transfers following relegation to the Championship, including a record fee for Fulham man Jay Stansfield.

Even as December approaches, that spending remains the talking topic of the division. Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones spoke of the outlay when facing the Blues and now Wycombe Wanderers boss Matt Bloomfield has given his opinion.

Birmingham City currently sit second in League One, two points behind leaders Wycombe. In an effort to cool down title-chasing hope, Bloomfield told The Telegraph: “I’ve been at this level long enough to know that the guys with the biggest budgets usually finish at the top. They can recruit the best players and have the biggest squads. You would still expect Birmingham and Wrexham to be right up the top of the league, but for us it’s an incredible challenge.”