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>Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic Predictions, Picks & Odds – 05/09/2026
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Stoke City sit 22nd in the Championship table, and their early season record makes for grim reading. Mark Robins' side have picked up just one win from their opening fixtures, with three defeats in their last four outings. That solitary victory came against Norwich on September 1, offering a glimmer of hope. The departure of Sorba Thomas to Hull City on deadline day has thinned their attacking ranks, and a leaky defence conceding over two goals per game remains a serious concern.
Charlton Athletic arrive at the Bet365 Stadium in superb form, sitting third with two wins from their last three league matches and no defeats so far this campaign. Nathan Jones returns to a ground where he endured a forgettable spell as Stoke manager, and he will be keen to make a statement. Defensive injuries to Reece Burke, Billy Koumetio, and Collins Sichenje are a worry, though deadline-day additions Tyler Bindon and Oliver Skipp provide reinforcements.
Charlton Athletic's form tells the story here. Two wins from their last three away outings and a goals-against average of just 0.67 per match highlight a side built on defensive solidity. Stoke, by contrast, concede at a rate of 2.25 per game. That disparity makes the draw or away outcome a logical selection, with Charlton's away price sitting at 3.55 and the draw at 3.20.
Nathan Jones returns to the Bet365 Stadium, where his previous stint as Stoke boss ended poorly. His Charlton side are averaging 2.50 points per game, a Championship-best start that reflects genuine quality. Defensive injuries to Burke, Koumetio, and Sichenje are a concern, but the deadline-day arrival of Tyler Bindon from Nottingham Forest provides cover at the back.
Stoke's lone victory came against Norwich, and Mark Robins will hope that 3-4-3 shape can replicate the result. However, losing Sorba Thomas on deadline day weakens their attacking depth considerably. With the under 2.5 goals market priced at N/A, Charlton's stingy defence could keep this tight. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic
- Stoke concede 2.25 goals per game
- Charlton unbeaten with 2.50 PPG
- Charlton concede just 0.67 per game
Form & Statistics: Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic
Stoke City
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Charlton Athletic
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Lineups: Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic
Stoke City
Starters
- 1 Viktor Johansson
- 2 Ben Wilmot
- 3 Bosun Lawal
- 4 Luke Graham
- 5 Ben Johnson
- 6 Djibril Soumaré
- 7 Ethan Galbraith
- 8 Eric Junior Bocat
- 9 Million Manhoef
- 10 George Hirst
- 11 Jun-ho Bae
Absent
- Junior Tchamadeu (injury)
- Ato Ampah (Muscle injury, working towards match fitness, set to play for U21s on September 4, 2026.)
- Aaron Cresswell (Knee injury, long-term patient, mid-September 2026 return.)
Charlton Athletic
Starters
- 1 Arthur Okonkwo
- 2 Danny McNamara
- 3 Lloyd Jones
- 4 Tyler Bindon
- 5 Amari'i Bell
- 6 Conor Coventry
- 7 Timothy Ouma
- 8 Tyreece Campbell
- 9 Karlan Grant
- 10 Millenic Alli
- 11 Unknown Striker
Absent
- Micah Mbick (injury)
- Miles Leaburn (Muscle injury, mid-September 2026 return.)
- Nathaniel Chalobah (Muscle injury, mid-September 2026 return, main midfield concern.)
- Billy Koumetio (Hamstring injury, forced off at Tottenham (August 27, 2026), not expected back for weeks.)
- Collins Sichenje (Muscle injury, forced off at Tottenham (August 27, 2026), expected out for a considerable period.)
- Reece Burke (Muscle injury (sustained in the days leading up to August 27, 2026).)
- Kayne Ramsay (Ankle/Knee injury.)
- Charlie Kelman (Shoulder injury.)
Medium confidence
Stoke set up in a 3-4-3 against Charlton's 4-2-3-1, creating an interesting width battle: the Potters' wing-backs will look to exploit the channels, while Karlan Grant operating behind the lone striker gives Charlton a creative pivot to bypass Stoke's three-man defensive block.
One uncertainty clouds the away side's shape: the striker position remains unconfirmed, with Miles Leaburn ruled out through injury and no clear replacement locked in. That ambiguity at the tip of Charlton's attack could influence how Djibril Soumaré and Ethan Galbraith set their defensive line in midfield.
Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic Match?
What time is Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic?
Stoke City host Charlton Athletic at the Bet365 Stadium on September 5, 2026, with kickoff at 12:30 local time.
Where is Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic being played?
This fixture takes place at the Bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent.
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