Fullah impresses as 'superfan' Seb Lewis remembered

Ibrahim Fullah was the standout in Charlton Athletic's comfortable 3‑1 victory over League One side Stevenage in the Carabao Cup first round at The Valley on Tuesday.

The 18‑year-old Lewisham-born midfielder made his full professional debut and scored Charlton's second goal in a slick academy-crafted move with Henry Rylah, reinforcing the club's reputation for nurturing talent.

Fullah impressed throughout his 82‑minute outing, displaying maturity beyond his years with assured control and calm decision‑making. He executed his goal brilliantly, steering Rylah's cross firmly into the corner after evading the attentions of ex‑Addick loanee Chem Campbell and Jasper Pattenden.

Keen-eyed Addicks will remember his lively cameo off the bench in the final game of the regular season before the play-offs, when he came on in the 85th minute against Burton Albion.

Speaking afterwards, manager Nathan Jones lauded his energy and confidence, noting his "lack of fear—almost disrespect to the opposition", while stressing how he conducts himself respectfully off the pitch. "He can be a top footballer if he continues to work hard," Jones added.

Stevenage's evening had an inauspicious start even before kick-off when their team bus struggled to navigate the tight entrance to The Valley, forcing manager Alex Revell to lead the players on a short walk to the dressing rooms.

This tie took place on what would have been the 44th birthday of superfan Seb Lewis, who sadly passed away during Covid.

Seb was enshrined as a club hero, with a mural at The Valley, for attending 1,076 consecutive matches, a 22-year run stretching back to February 1998.

Ollie, his brother, recalled one of many anecdotes: when determined not to miss a behind-closed-doors friendly, he once hid from a distance at QPR's training ground near Heathrow!

Always in our hearts.