Stoke City vs Charlton

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Championship · Sep 5, 2026 · 11:30

Match preview

The bet365 Stadium prepares for a Championship clash on September 5, 2026, as Stoke City host Charlton in a fixture with significant implications for both struggling sides. Stoke, currently holding a 33% win rate, find themselves in a torrid run of form, having secured just one point from their last five outings. Their record of 15 wins, 10 draws, and 21 losses, coupled with a goal difference of -5, paints a picture of a team desperate for a turnaround.

Charlton arrive with a marginally better recent record, picking up one win and one draw in their last five, though their overall win rate sits slightly lower at 28%. Their season statistics of 13 wins, 14 draws, and 19 losses, with 44 goals scored and 58 conceded, suggest a team similarly battling inconsistency. Head-to-head encounters have been evenly split recently, with each side claiming two victories. The bookmakers see this as an incredibly tight affair, with Charlton and a draw both rated at a 45% chance, leaving Stoke as distinct underdogs at just 10%. Expect a cautious encounter where defensive solidity could be key, with both managers acutely aware of the need to avoid another defeat. The first goal in this fixture could prove decisive.