Charlton climb to seventh place

Charlton Athletic FC overcame London rivals Fulham FC in Monday night's English league game, winning 2-1 to move up to seventh in the Premiership standings.

Decisive goals
Goals by winger Jerome Thomas and defender Talal El Karkouri sealed victory for Alan Curbishley's side, who moved on to 27 points from 18 games. Fulham remained 15th in the table on 18 points.

Two-goal cushion
Thomas put the home side ahead in the 27th minute when he controlled a cross and lashed the ball into the net. El Karkouri headed the second six minutes past the hour, rising to nod in a Danny Murphy free-kick. Fulham striker Tomasz Radzinski pulled a goal back with eight minutes remaining but it was not enough for the visitors.