Main prediction: Stoke City to win the clash
Alternative tip: X2
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The EFL Championship 2026/27 brings Stoke City and Charlton Athletic face to face.
The match is this 05/09 (Saturday), at Bet365 Stadium (The Britannia), at 12:30. Two teams that need a result and will not make things easy.
Stoke City have a 44.444444444444% chance of winning according to the bookmakers.
We have analysed the current form of both sides, checked the line-ups and reached the prediction for Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic for this EFL Championship clash. See also where to watch. Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic: main prediction
Prediction for Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic
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Overview Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic
Stoke City are favourites, with a 44.444444444444% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Charlton Athletic Football Company Limited win are at 3.83 and a draw at 8.
In the EFL Championship, Stoke City have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded. The top scorer is Ethan Stuart William Galbraith, with 2 goal(s). On the other side, Charlton Athletic have 3 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 5 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. Lloyd Jones is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Stoke City and Charlton Athletic
In 4 clashes between Stoke City and Charlton Athletic, the record is balanced: 2 win(s) for each side and 0 draw(s). The most recent was on 11/02/2026, in the EFL Championship. Score: Charlton Athletic 1-0 Stoke City.
A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.
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Stoke City: current form
Stoke City are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the EFL Championship 2026/27:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.75 point(s) per match
4 goals scored (1 per match)
Top scorer: Ethan Stuart William Galbraith (2 goal(s))
Charlton Athletic: current form
Meanwhile, Charlton Athletic have played only 3 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
3 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Lloyd Jones (2 goal(s))
Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic key players
In the EFL Championship, Ethan Stuart William Galbraith carries Stoke City Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Tomáš Rigo, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Sorba Thomas has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Lloyd Jones is the name that frightens the most for The Addicks with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Millenic Alli leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Sonny Carey has accumulated 8 goal(s).
Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic statistics in the EFL Championship
Stoke City have an average of 7.75 corners and 3 cards per match. Meanwhile, Charlton Athletic have 10.33 corners and 1.33 cards. See the numbers for Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic in the table below.
Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D L L |
0.8 |
| Home | W D L W L |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.25 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.25 | 1 | 3.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1 | 0.77 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.63 | 1.41 | 1.85 |
Charlton Athletic
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W W |
2 |
| Home | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Away | D L W W L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.5 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
1.82 | 1.33 | 2.8 |
More tips for Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic
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Correct score prediction for Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic
The favoritism in the odds points to Stoke City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Stoke City 1-0 Charlton Athletic. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic
Check out where to watch the live match between Charlton Athletic and Stoke City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Stoke City and Charlton Athletic
The line-ups for Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Stoke City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Viktor Johansson
Goalkeeper
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2
Ben Johnson
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5
Luke Graham
Defender
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8
Ethan Galbraith
Midfielder
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10
Joon-Ho Bae
Midfielder
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15
George Hirst
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16
Ben Wilmot
Defender
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17
Eric Junior Bocat
Defender
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18
Mohammed Bosun Lawal
Defender
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27
Djibril Soumaré
Midfielder
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42
Million Manhoef
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Charlton Athletic Football Company Limited line-up
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5
Lloyd Jones
Defender
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6
Conor Coventry
Midfielder
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7
Tyreece Campbell
Forward
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9
Karlan Ahearne-Grant
Forward
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11
Miles Leaburn
Forward
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13
Arthur Okonkwo
Goalkeeper
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17
Amari'i Bell
Defender
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19
Millenic Alli
Forward
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20
Dan McNamara
Defender
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32
Alan Mwamba
Defender
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44
Tyler Bindon
Defender
The Charlton Athletic starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic
Match: Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 05/09/2026
Time: 12:30 (Brasília time)
Venue: Bet365 Stadium (The Britannia)
Broadcast: none scheduled
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