Former Posh midfielder set to return for Charlton against Cobblers

Former Peterborough midfielder Marcus Maddison could be back available for selection when Charlton Athletic visit the Cobblers this weekend.

Maddison has made just one substitute appearance for Charlton since signing in the summer when he came off the bench in a 0-0 draw against Sunderland, but he returned to training this week and should travel with the squad.

The Addicks will be without Ben Purrington, who is suspended following his red card at Blackpool in midweek, while Jason Pearce, Deji Oshilaja and Alex Gilbey remain absent as they continue to recover from their respective injuries.

“It will be a tough game," said manager Lee Bowyer. "They have the home advantage and picked up a good result against Swindon in the week. Anything can happen in this league, but if we turn up with the right mentality, we’ll give them a game.”

Charlton head to Northampton bidding for a third straight victory following 1-0 wins over Wigan and Blackpool.