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As Stoke City prepares to host Charlton Athletic on September 5, 2026, recent form suggests a challenging encounter for the home side. Stoke has struggled, managing to secure only one victory in their last five matches, indicating potential vulnerabilities in both defense and attack. They will need to bolster their performance significantly to regain momentum in the league.
In contrast, Charlton Athletic is entering this fixture with considerable confidence, having won four of their last five games. This strong run highlights their tactical cohesiveness and efficiency, particularly in transitional play. Charlton’s form suggests a well-organized side capable of exploiting any weaknesses in Stoke’s defense.
The bookmakers’ odds reflect this trend, with Stoke City at 2.11 for a home win, while Charlton stands at 3.48. Statistical models predict a tightly contested match, with a 43.2% chance of a home win, 28.8% chance of a draw, and a 27.2% chance of an away victory, leading to a forecasted final score of 1-1.
As both teams vie for valuable points, the match promises to be competitive, though Stoke’s home advantage could play a crucial role. However, consistency and form will ultimately dictate the outcome, making this a must-watch encounter.
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| Stoke 44.1% |
Draw 28.9% |
Charlton 27% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.15 | 3.20 | 3.50 | |
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2.16 | 3.18 | 3.45 | |
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2.12 | 3.41 | 3.41 | |
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2.09 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
Latest Results
| 29.08.26 Wolverhampton Wanderers – Stoke City – 4:1 25.08.26 Stoke City – Hull City – 1:2 penalties 22.08.26 Southampton FC – Stoke City – 3:1 15.08.26 Stoke City – Swansea City – 1:2 08.08.26 Stoke City – Oldham Athletic – 2:0 |
29.08.26 Charlton Athletic – Preston North End – 1:0 26.08.26 Tottenham Hotspur – Charlton Athletic – 5:1 22.08.26 West Ham United – Charlton Athletic – 1:2 15.08.26 Charlton Athletic – Derby County – 2:1 08.08.26 Cheltenham Town – Charlton Athletic – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 11.02.26 Charlton Athletic – Stoke City – 1:0 25.11.25 Stoke City – Charlton Athletic – 3:0 08.02.20 Stoke City – Charlton Athletic – 3:1 10.08.19 Charlton Athletic – Stoke City – 3:1 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Charlton | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 | Wolves | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9:4 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | Swansea | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 7 |
| 4 | QPR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 7 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 1 | 6 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | Watford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Bolton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 4 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 4 |
| 13 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 0 | 3 |
| 15 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Norwich | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 | Lincoln | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Southampton | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | West Ham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 2 |
| 20 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 2 |
| 21 | Derby | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | -4 | 1 |
| 22 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:9 | -5 | 1 |
| 23 | Preston | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Stoke | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:9 | -6 | 0 |
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