
Charlton
The Valley · Est. 1905
Charlton's 2025/2026 Championship Campaign
Charlton's journey through the 2025/2026 Championship season was a rollercoaster that ultimately saw them finish 19th with 53 points. Over 46 games, they secured 13 wins, drew 14 times, and suffered 19 defeats. Their attack managed 44 goals, while the defence conceded 58, leaving them with a goal difference of -14. Home form was notably stronger, with nine victories and eight clean sheets, compared to four wins and five clean sheets away.
The season was marked by inconsistency, as Charlton struggled to build sustained momentum. A solid home record was offset by struggles on the road, where they found wins hard to come by. Despite defensive frailties, the team showed resilience to avoid the drop zone, but the campaign fell short of any significant push upwards.
Looking ahead, Charlton will be keen to tighten their defensive lines and find more consistent scoring to climb the table. With lessons learnt from a tough season, the club can focus on building a more balanced and robust squad to challenge in the Championship once again.
League position
Position 10- Promotion
- Relegation
Points trajectory
Rank 10
Manager
N. Jones
Wales
Season at a glance
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Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +10 | 25 | |
| 19 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 14 | |
| 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -7 | 14 | |
| 21 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 11 |
Charlton's 2025/2026 Season in Review
Charlton's campaign in the Championship was a bit of a mixed bag, finishing 19th with 53 points from 46 games. Their form lacked a telling streak, as no winning run was recorded, suggesting an inconsistent rhythm throughout the season. Rather than losing ground through defeats, they dropped more points in draws, with 14 stalemates compared to 19 losses.
At home, Charlton were somewhat sturdier, securing 9 wins and 4 draws, but they struggled away with only 4 victories and 10 draws. Defensively, they conceded more on the road (32 goals) than at home (26), and their goal difference of -14 reflects a season of tight games and missed opportunities. Despite these challenges, they managed 13 clean sheets, showing flashes of resilience even in a tough campaign.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Biggest results
- Biggest home win2-1
- Biggest away win1-2
- Biggest home loss1-3
- Biggest away loss4-0
Week-by-week trends
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Scored in 3 of last 5 games
Conceded in their last 5 games
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Lost 3 in a row
Drew 2 of last 5 games
Failed to score in 2 of last 5 games
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Charlton's Home and Away Tale in the Championship 2025/2026
Charlton’s campaign in the Championship 2025/2026 reveals a curious case of home comfort versus away resilience. At home, they secured 9 wins out of 23 games, netting 23 goals but conceding 26 — a slight defensive wobble that cost them dearly. Their 8 clean sheets at The Valley suggest they can keep it tight when the crowd's behind them, even if results were mixed.
Away from home, Charlton’s form is more cautious: 4 wins and 10 draws, with 21 goals scored but 32 conceded. The higher number of draws on the road indicates a side that struggles to convert chances into wins but manages to avoid defeat more often. With just 5 clean sheets away, defensive solidity is less evident, painting a picture of a team that is much more comfortable and confident on its own patch.
Fipster's Record on Charlton
Fipster has been cautiously optimistic with Charlton during the 2025/2026 Championship campaign, recording one tick and no stars or misses from its scored predictions. With only one scored fixture so far, the model is still building its track record on the club. This cautious start means Fipster is yet to hit its stride in forecasting Charlton's performances, but there's potential for more insightful predictions as it gathers more data throughout the season.
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The Valley
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Goalkeeper | 11 | 0 | 0 | 990 | 6.89 | |
| 21 | Goalkeeper | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 25 | Goalkeeper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 3.45 | |
| 2 | Defender | 4 | 1 | 0 | 307 | 7.00 | |
| 3 | Defender | 3 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 6.50 | |
| 5 | Defender | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1080 | 7.05 | |
| 12 | Defender | 6 | 0 | 0 | 540 | 6.98 | |
| 17 | Defender | 8 | 0 | 0 | 660 | 5.99 | |
| 18 | Defender | 11 | 1 | 0 | 671 | 6.84 | |
| 20 | Defender | 10 | 0 | 0 | 779 | 6.50 | |
| 28 | Defender | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 6.45 | |
| 32 | Defender | 6 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 6.44 | |
| 32 | Defender | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 44 | Defender | 5 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 5.35 | |
| 6 | Midfielder | 12 | 0 | 0 | 971 | 6.88 | |
| 7 | Midfielder | 12 | 4 | 1 | 995 | 6.98 | |
| 8 | Midfielder | 4 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 6.40 | |
| 9 | Midfielder | 12 | 2 | 1 | 933 | 6.65 | |
| 14 | Midfielder | 8 | 0 | 1 | 332 | 6.68 | |
| 15 | Midfielder | 3 | 0 | 0 | 225 | 6.87 | |
| 16 | Midfielder | 3 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 6.37 | |
| 26 | Midfielder | 7 | 0 | 1 | 261 | 6.70 | |
| 34 | Midfielder | 7 | 0 | 0 | 565 | 6.67 | |
| 35 | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 38 | Midfielder | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 11 | Attacker | 12 | 0 | 0 | 835 | 6.92 | |
| 19 | Attacker | 10 | 0 | 1 | 303 | 6.49 | |
| 23 | Attacker | 6 | 1 | 0 | 179 | 6.67 | |
| 24 | Attacker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 6.00 | |
| 30 | Attacker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 6.30 | |
| 33 | Attacker | 8 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 5.64 | |
| 34 | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 35 | Attacker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
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