Championship
Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: The Valley
Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at The Valley, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Charlton Athletic the side to beat, with roughly 44% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Charlton Athletic Preview
Charlton Athletic reach this fixture 2 match into their Championship. Here is where The Addicks stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
4 scored, at 2 a game
2 conceded, at 1 a game
The Addicks, season-wide
3 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Lloyd Jones, 2 goals
Most assists: Nathaniel Chalobah, 1 assists
Recent results — Charlton Athletic
26/08/2026 14:45
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 10:00
08/08/2026 12:30
02/05/2026 07:30
Preston North End: how they are travelling
Preston North End come in 2 matches into their Championship.
Here is what PNE have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
0 points per game
2 scored, at 1 a game
5 conceded, at 2.5 a game
PNE, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jusef Erabi, 1 goals
Most assists: Delano Burgzorg, 1 assists
Recent results — PNE
26/08/2026 15:00
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 07:30
08/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 07:30
The head-to-head favours Preston North End
Preston North End have generally come out ahead of The Addicks in their recent meetings.
From 12 match(es):
Preston North End: 9 win(s)
Charlton Athletic: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 2
That trend is worth factoring into the Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End prediction.
Form comparison Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Charlton Athletic
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.55 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
2.18 | 1.57 | 2.8 |
Away Team
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.23 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.66 | 1.64 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End
Match: Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: The Valley
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Stats
The statistics for The Valiants vs The Lilywhites that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.88
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 79%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 88%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 75%
Cards
3
League: 3.92
Corners
7
League: 10.5
Home Team
Charlton Athletic
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.26 | 1.55 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
2.18 | 1.57 | 2.8 |
Away Team
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.5 | 4 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.23 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
1.65 | 1.66 | 1.64 |
Corners
10 / Match
+25% Corners / Match
Charlton Athletic received +25% more corners than Preston North End in the Championship
8 / Match
West Ham
(4)
Derby County
(5)(5)
Wolverhampton
(2)
Bolton Wanderers
Cards
1.5 / Match
+133% Cards / Match
Preston North End received +133% more cards than Charlton Athletic in the Championship
3.5 / Match
West Ham
(3)
Derby County
(0)(4)
Wolverhampton
(3)
Bolton Wanderers
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+100%
Charlton Athletic is +100% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
West Ham
(2)
Derby County
(2)(1)
Wolverhampton
(1)
Bolton Wanderers
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+60%
Preston North End condeded +60% more goals than Charlton Athletic
2.5 / Match
West Ham
(1)
Derby County
(1)(3)
Wolverhampton
(2)
Bolton Wanderers
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Millwall
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Charlton Athletic
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 |
Wolverhampton
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Swansea City
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 |
Watford
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 9 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 10 |
Southampton
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Middlesbrough
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Portsmouth
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Sheffield United
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 |
Birmingham City
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 |
Wrexham
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 |
Cardiff City
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 |
Derby County
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
West Ham
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 19 |
Bristol City
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
Burnley
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 21 |
Lincoln City
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |
Preston North End
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |
Stoke City
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Norwich City
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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