West Brom vs Charlton

ChampionshipMatchweek 4

West Brom

Full Time
1–1
HT: 0–0

Charlton

Ref: Farai Hallam, EnglandThe Hawthorns, West Bromwich · 28,003 cap
Fipster Pick
Away WinhighMiss
Full-time storyUpset

West Brom and Charlton share spoils

A balanced Championship clash sees both sides find the net after the break.

West Brom and Charlton played out a 1-1 draw in a match where C. Styles put the home side ahead shortly after the hour mark, only for T. Campbell to level for Charlton ten minutes later. Despite Fipster's high-confidence prediction favouring an away win, the teams settled for a point apiece, defying the forecast and leaving the spoils evenly split.

FıpsterSelf-Score Card
Overconfident✗ Miss
Fipster's Pick✗
1–2
HT 0–2
Final Result
1–1
HT 0–0
18%Poor
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✗Outcome✗Exact score✓Both scored✗Goals✗Halftime
Fipster's self review2 Sept 2026

Outcome probability

West Brom 9%Draw 9%Charlton 82%

The new season kicks off with West Brom hosting Charlton in what promises to be an intriguing clash. Both teams have refreshed their squads over the summer, setting the stage for a competitive encounter as they look to start their campaigns on a positive note.

Key facts

  1. 1.West Brom have signed N. Galves and F. Myhre this summer.
  2. 2.West Brom have released A. Mowatt, K. Ahearne-Grant, and J. Maja.
  3. 3.Charlton have signed K. Ahearne-Grant and M. Alli ahead of the new season.
  4. 4.Charlton have lost L. Dykes to free agency.
  5. 5.Charlton are predicted to lead 2-0 at halftime.
  6. 6.The most likely full-time score is Charlton 2, West Brom 1.
  7. 7.Away win probability for Charlton is significantly higher than home win or draw.
  8. 8.The match is the season opener for both teams.

The context

West Brom have bolstered their ranks with the arrivals of N. Galves and F. Myhre, while parting ways with A. Mowatt, K. Ahearne-Grant, and J. Maja. Charlton, meanwhile, have strengthened by signing K. Ahearne-Grant and M. Alli, but have lost L. Dykes. These changes could play a significant role in how both sides perform in this opening fixture.

Player Insights

Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists

Home — West Brom

G. Campbell

G. Campbell

Defender

West Brom

Total Passes
418
7 played
6 starts
541 mins
~77 mins/game
N. Phillips

N. Phillips

Defender

West Brom

Total Passes
396
7 played
6 starts
548 mins
~78 mins/game
C. Styles

C. Styles

Defender

West Brom

Total Passes
366
7 played
7 starts
630 mins
~90 mins/game

Away — Charlton

No standout best passers flagged for Charlton

Analysis

The prediction leans strongly towards an away win for Charlton, who are expected to take a commanding 2-0 lead by halftime. Despite West Brom's efforts, Charlton's early dominance should see them maintain the advantage, with West Brom pulling one back late on. The statistical outlook supports this, with Charlton's away win probability notably higher than other outcomes, and the 2-1 scoreline emerging as the most likely final result.

Prediction

Expect Charlton to start the season with a confident performance, establishing an early lead and managing the game effectively to secure a 2-1 victory. West Brom will respond, but it won't be enough to overturn the deficit.

The verdict

This season opener sets the tone for both teams, with Charlton showing they mean business on the road. West Brom will need to regroup quickly after this setback if they want to make their mark in the league.

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