Charlie Kelman scored from the spot for the Addicks in the 91st minute after Ciaron Brown’s foul on Lloyd Jones saw the referee point to the spot.

The U’s had taken the lead earlier in the second half when Cameron Brannagan converted a penalty of his own which was Oxford’s first spot kick in 675 days and first since returning to the Championship.

“Because of the timing of the goal against, it feels terribly disappointing right now that we haven’t seen it over the line,” Bloomfield said after the game.

“We’ve waited a long time as a football club for that penalty and Cam put it away [well].

Cameron Brannagan celebrates scoring penalty for Oxford United (Image: ©Jason Dawson)

“It felt like there was a really good energy in the ground in the second half. I didn’t think we were quite where we needed to be in the first half and we discussed that at half time.

“It was never going to be a free-flowing game today. It was always going to be a highly contested game which I think was what we all watched.

“We needed to be more proactive, it felt like we were a bit reactive in the first half. Right from the kick-off in the second half, I felt like we were that team.

Cameron Brannagan celebrates scoring penalty for Oxford United (Image: ©Jason Dawson)

“We had the momentum, got the goal.

“Will had one cleared off the line. Shemmy Placheta and Aidomo Emakhu both had opportunities that we could have possibly done better with.

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“I think if we’d have got the second, the game would’ve been done in our favour.

“At 1-0, there’s always opportunity for the opposition to have a chance and get themselves back in the game.

Michal Helik pokes over the bar for Oxford United (Image: ©Jason Dawson)

“We’re obviously really disappointed right now but 10 points in the last four games is a real positive for us.”

Oxford had chances to score from open play over the 90 minutes, whereas Charlton’s converted penalty was their only shot on target across the whole match.

Emakhu was muscled off the ball in a good position in the first half, whilst Will Lankshear had an effort cleared off the line shortly after Brannagan’s goal.

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“We wanted to go and get the second and kill the game off.

“We’ve had those opportunities from open play and unfortunately one didn’t go in. We have to try and stay calm with our reactions so soon after the game when it feels disappointing that we only drew because of the timing of the goals.

“We’d have loved to have won the game today. We’re terribly disappointed that that wasn’t the case.”

Will Lankshear went down in the box after a nudge from Kayne Ramsay, Cameron Brannagan slotting the spot kick away 675 days after he netted the U’s last penalty in May 2024.

Oxford failed to hang onto the lead though, Ciaron Brown pulling on the shirt of Lloyd Jones to give Charlton a late lifeline which Charlie Kelman scored in the 93rd minute.

Charlton Athletic’s Charlie Kelman celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford. (Image: Steven Paston/PA Wire)

Addicks boss Jones was not happy with both the penalty decision against his side and his team’s performance.

“Am I happy with the level of performance? Absolutely not, especially second half,” the Welshman declared.

“They didn’t stick to the game plan, didn’t listen to a thing I said at half time, and that’s why we came unstuck and conceded.

Oxford United’s Cameron Brannagan celebrates scoring their side’s first goal of the game from the penalty spot during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford. (Image: Steven Paston/PA Wire)

“I mean, the penalty, I’ve got to choose my words very carefully, an extremely poor decision.

“Saying that, we showed character, we threatened and we probably looked most likely to have won it in the end.

“[Referees] get swayed by crowds and emotion and don’t just make clear decisions.

“You can’t step outside your technical area because they’re right on you and they’ll give bookings and stuff. It’s the poorest of decisions.”

Will Lankshear shields the ball for Oxford United (Image: ©Jason Dawson)

There were not many arguments about the penalty that Brown conceded for Oxford, with Jones saying: “Only a fool wouldn’t have given it.”

Away from refereeing decisions, the Charlton manager was not happy with his team’s display at the Kassam.

“[The players] just didn’t listen at half time.

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Charlton Athletic’s Harry Clarke fouls Oxford United’s Jack Currie (Image: ©Jason Dawson)

“We played into [Oxford’s] hands. They sit off and want you to play easy, basic, slow tempo football and then they’ll break on you, and that’s what they’ve done.

“We said to [the players], their high line, turn them, get on balls in behind and make them defend, composed in the box, and you’ll get joy.

“We did that for the last 15 minutes and got joy [but] we didn’t do it for 75 and that’s why we were 1-0 behind, as well as the poor decision.”

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An Oxford United fan views floral tributes laid in memory of academy player Amelia Aplin (Image: Steven Paston/PA Wire)

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The point takes Charlton to 48 points in the Championship and nine above the relegation where the U’s currently lie.

After looking like they might be in the thick of the fight for survival, the Addicks look set to secure second-tier status this season after achieving promotion via the play-offs in the previous campaign.

Meanwhile, Matt Bloomfield’s men sit 22nd in the division, one point from safety with West Bromwich Albion and Portsmouth both a single points above them.

The 15-year-old died last weekend after collapsing on the pitch during a ‘Junior Premier League’ match last Saturday.

Flowers, scarves and messages were left draped on the bronze ox statue outside the Kassam Stadium.

Oxford City offered its “sincere condolences” to the family of Amelia Aplin and to “our friends” at Oxford United during this “incredibly sad” time.

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Fans stand in memory of former Chelsea goalkeeper Amy Carr and 15 year old Oxford United academy goalkeeper Amelia Aplin (Image: Steve Paston)

This weekend fans paid tribute to Amelia and also former Chelsea goalkeeper Amy Carr who died recently.

Tributes were held at the Subway Women’s League Cup final at Ashton Gate, Bristol, between Chelsea and Manchester United.

Players from Aston Villa and Manchester City also paid tribute at Villa Park.

U’s head coach Matt Bloomfield previously said: “It is devastatingly sad news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Amelia’s family.”