An injured Lyle Taylor grabbed his 10th league goal this season as Charlton eased to victory against relegation-threatened AFC Wimbledon.

The striker got on the end of Nicky Ajose’s cross past the hour mark to break the deadlock before substitute Mark Marshall scored four minutes before time.

Despite both teams playing with 10 men for more than hour, with Naby Sarr’s red apparently being the quickest in the Addicks’ history, the hosts secure all three points.

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Here are five things we learned…

No hard feelings between Taylor and the Dons

Taylor decided against celebrating against his former club but his team-mates were happy to mob him following the strike.

Apart from being a tough day in general for the frontman – playing through the pain barrier all 90 minutes and being frustrated with some refereeing decisions – he was superb.

But he also went to the travelling fans at full time to applaud them, something they appreciated as the majority applauded him back in mutual signs of respect.

But also don’t count him out

Lee Bowyer said he stressed to Taylor before the game that there was “no pressure” on him to play after he left Fratton Park in a protective boot on Tuesday.

Even still he played on, despite not being 100 percent fit, and not for the first time this season – Doncaster Rovers last month comes to mind.

Maybe the fixture itself added a little extra for him, however, it appears dangerous to rule him out altogether.

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Bowyer must play the long game with Fosu

While the 23-year-old has not really got off the mark so far this season, the performance against AFC Wimbledon demonstrated what he can bring.

Part of his sketchy end product was down to the rain affecting the pitch but he still needs time to get comfortable – and games like this may bring that about for him in time.

Bielik could be key to Charlton’s attack with more improvement

There were other impressive showings in the starting 11 – and from the substitutes’ bench – however, Bielik stood out a lot.

His distribution and defensive presence anchored Charlton, enabling their attack to make incisive runs against a resolute and unforgiving defence.

If Bielik, who operated as a holding midfielder, can harness the best of himself while sitting in front of the defence then who knows how much more effective the Addicks’ attack could be?

Is there something about Charlton this season?

Injuries have plagued the Addicks in the first half of their promotion push, but even without players considered to be crucial to the starting 11 they still look very strong.

Although AFC Wimbledon struggles have been well-documented, and the shock red card, you could see Charlton piece the puzzle together and ask questions while never really looking too panicked.

It’s been a good season. Despite the blips at Blackpool, Rochdale and Scunthorpe, the squad certainly have the components for a real playoff challenge come May.