West Ham vs Charlton
Charlton stuns West Ham with early strike
L. Jones' seventh-minute goal secures a narrow win away from home.
Charlton pulled off a surprise 1-0 victory at West Ham thanks to an early goal from L. Jones in the seventh minute. Despite Fipster's medium-confidence prediction favouring a West Ham win, the visitors held firm to claim all three points in a tight contest.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with West Ham, recently relegated from the Premier League, facing Charlton in what promises to be a competitive encounter. Both sides are eager to set the tone for their campaigns, with West Ham looking to bounce back strongly and Charlton aiming to assert themselves early on.
Key facts
- 1.West Ham finished 18th in the Premier League last season with 39 points from 38 games.
- 2.Charlton finished 19th in the Championship last season with 53 points from 46 games.
- 3.Charlton have a better goal difference than West Ham from last season.
- 4.West Ham have lost Mateus Fernandes, C. Summerville, and Lucas Paquetá over the summer.
- 5.Charlton have signed I. Mesík, K. Ahearne-Grant, and M. Alli ahead of the new season.
- 6.The predicted halftime score is 0-1 in favour of Charlton.
- 7.The fulltime predicted score is 2-1 to West Ham.
- 8.Around four cards are expected in this competitive fixture.
The context
West Ham finished 18th in the Premier League last season with 39 points from 38 games, while Charlton ended 19th in the Championship with 53 points from 46 matches. This fixture marks a fresh chapter for both teams as they meet for the first time this season, with West Ham adjusting to life down a division and Charlton integrating new signings such as I. Mesík, K. Ahearne-Grant, and M. Alli.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — West Ham
Away — Charlton
Analysis
Despite Charlton's better goal difference last season, West Ham's pedigree and squad depth suggest they have the edge. The Hammers have been shorn of Mateus Fernandes, C. Summerville, and Lucas Paquetá, but their core remains intact. Charlton's summer business includes notable arrivals that could bolster their ranks, yet the challenge of facing a team freshly relegated from the top flight is significant. The predicted halftime scoreline of 0-1 indicates Charlton may start strongly, but West Ham are expected to rally in the second half to secure the win.
Prediction
We anticipate a closely fought match with Charlton taking an early lead, only for West Ham to respond with two goals to clinch a 2-1 victory. The game is likely to be competitive, with around four cards expected, reflecting the intensity of a season opener where both sides are eager to make their mark.
The verdict
This fixture sets the tone for both teams' seasons, with West Ham aiming to demonstrate their resilience and Charlton looking to prove their mettle against a recently relegated opponent. Expect a spirited contest with West Ham ultimately prevailing 2-1, kicking off their campaign on a positive note.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Jones
Assist: Carey
Kanté
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wolves | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 5 |  Middlesbrough | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 6 |  Charlton | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| 7 |  West Brom | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| 14 |  Sheffield Utd | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 |  West Ham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 |  Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
Match Statistics
West Ham
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1M. HermansenG
- 2K. Walker-PetersD
- 3M. KilmanD
- 7A. EngelsM
- 9J. PiroeM
- 10M. SolomonM
- 11V. CastellanosF
- 15K. MavropanosD
- 17M. KantéM
- 20J. BowenM
- 30O. ScarlesD
Substitutes
- 8J. Ward-ProwseM
- 14D. MukasaM
- 21K. LamadridM
- 23A. AreolaG
- 34J. VeltmanD
- 58A. GolambeckisD
- 61L. OrfordM
- 63E. MayersD
- 66J. AjalaF
Charlton
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5L. JonesD
- 6C. CoventryM
- 7Tyreece Anthony Tupac Shakur CampbellM
- 9K. Ahearne-GrantM
- 11M. LeaburnF
- 12Billy Dawson KoumetioD
- 13A. OkonkwoG
- 14S. CareyM
- 15N. ChalobahM
- 17A. BellD
- 20D. McNamaraD
Substitutes
- 8H. KnibbsM
- 18I. MesíkD
- 19M. AlliF
- 21T. BrooksG
- 26J. Rankin-CostelloM
- 28C. SichenjeD
- 30R. ApterM
- 32A. MwambaD
- 33Micah MbickF
West Ham
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Bowen(C) | M | 22 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mohamadou Kanté | M | 22 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manor Solomon | M | 22 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mads Hermansen | G | 22 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Kilman | D | 22 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arne Engels | M | 22 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 0/1 |
| Konstantinos Mavropanos | D | 22 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Valentín Castellanos | F | 22 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kyle Walker-Peters | D | 22 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Joël Piroe | M | 22 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Oliver Scarles | D | 22 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Alphonse Aréola | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joël Veltman | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| James Ward-Prowse | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lewis Orford | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Keiber Lamadrid | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Divine Mukasa | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joshua Ajala | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ezra Mayers | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Airidas Golambeckis | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Charlton
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Jones(C) | D | 22 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Danny McNamara | D | 22 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sonny Carey | M | 22 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Miles Leaburn | F | 22 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Karlan Grant | M | 22 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Billy Koumetio | D | 22 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Arthur Okonkwo | G | 22 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Conor Coventry | M | 22 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tyreece Campbell | M | 22 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Nathaniel Chalobah | M | 22 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Amari'i Bell | D | 22 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Alan Nwamba | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ivan Mesík | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harvey Knibbs | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joe Rankin-Costello | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Millenic Alli | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tiernan Brooks | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Collins Sichenje | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Robert Apter | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Micah Mbick | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |