It’s almost game day! On 22.08.2026, West Ham and Charlton will battle it out in the England Championship. With West Ham in better form, they’re the ones to watch. Check our site for the best betting strategies.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 5 | Charlton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 6 | Watford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 9 | Blackburn | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 10 | West Ham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 11 | Burnley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
Key Player Statistics: West Ham vs Charlton
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West Ham vs Charlton Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Cup | West Ham | Charlton | 15.09.2020 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Burnley | West Ham | 16.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| League Cup | West Ham | Portsmouth | 08.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | 1. FC Magdeburg | West Ham | 01.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rangers | West Ham | 26.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Stevenage | West Ham | 22.07.2026 | 0-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Southend | West Ham | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Premier League | West Ham | Leeds | 24.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Premier League | Newcastle | West Ham | 17.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Premier League | West Ham | Arsenal | 10.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Premier League | Brentford | West Ham | 02.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Charlton | Derby | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | Cheltenham | Charlton | 08.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Reading | Charlton | 01.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Colchester | Charlton | 28.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AFC Wimbledon | Charlton | 25.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Gillingham | Charlton | 18.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Maribor | Charlton | 10.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Dartford | Charlton | 03.07.2026 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Swansea | Charlton | 02.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Charlton | Hull City | 25.04.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: West Ham VS Charlton
Last 20 Matches Statistics: West Ham vs Charlton
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: West Ham vs Charlton
htmlWest Ham hosting Charlton in the Championship. Let that sink in for a moment. A club that finished last season in the Premier League, grinding out results against Arsenal and Manchester City, now faces a Thursday night League Cup tie against Championship opposition. The contrast is jarring — and that's exactly what makes this fixture so compelling.
The odds tell the story bluntly. West Ham sit at 1.25, Charlton at a massive 10.00, with the draw priced at 5.00. At first glance, this looks like a banker. But here's what you need to watch for — West Ham have no Championship games played yet this season, while Charlton already have three points on the board after beating Derby 2-1 on the opening weekend.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Premier League superiority automatically translating into cup dominance. West Ham's recent form shows vulnerability. They were hammered 5-2 by Liverpool and shipped three goals at Brentford in their final Premier League weeks. Defensively, they can be hurt.
Here's a surprising insight that casual fans might miss. The only head-to-head on record between these clubs saw West Ham win 3-0 back in September 2020 — also in the League Cup. History favors the hosts, but that was six years ago and means almost nothing now.
The injury situation is worth your attention. Tomas Soucek is confirmed out with an ankle injury, and Mohamed Kante remains questionable. West Ham's midfield engine is weakened. Charlton are also missing Edwards, Kelman, and Ramsay, with Mbick doubtful, so both squads arrive slightly depleted.
From a betting perspective, the over 2.5 goals market looks genuinely interesting here. West Ham put three past Portsmouth in their last League Cup outing. Charlton scored three at Cheltenham in their cup tie. Goals feel likely.
I'm predicting West Ham to win 3-1, with the first goal arriving before the 25th minute. The Hammers to score in both halves feels like solid value too. The hosts simply have too much quality, even at reduced strength.
Charlton will make it uncomfortable for a spell — but this is West Ham's house. Get ready for a proper cup night atmosphere.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Walker-Peters | England | 29 | Defender | 173 | 62 |
| A. Areola | France | 33 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 94 |
| J. Veltman | Netherlands | 34 | Defender | 184 | 75 |
| K. Mavropanos | Greece | 28 | Defender | 194 | 94 |
| E. Álvarez | Mexico | 28 | Midfielder | 187 | 73 |
| J. Ward-Prowse | England | 31 | Midfielder | 177 | 66 |
| M. Hermansen | Denmark | 26 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 81 |
| M. Kilman | England | 29 | Defender | 194 | 89 |
| J. Bowen | England | 29 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| V. Castellanos | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| K. Casey | England | 21 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| L. Orford | England | 20 | Midfielder | 189 | 73 |
| George Earthy | England | 21 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| Pablo | Portugal | 22 | Attacker | 184 | 74 |
| O. Scarles | England | 20 | Defender | 182 | 75 |
| M. Kanté | France | 20 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 74 kg |
| E. Diouf | Senegal | 21 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| J. Ajala | England | 19 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. Mayers | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| A. Golambeckis | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Mesík | Slovakia | 25 | Defender | 186 | 75 |
| W. Mannion | England | 28 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 74 |
| N. Chalobah | England | 31 | Midfielder | 187 | 80 |
| C. Coventry | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Midfielder | 177 | 65 |
| K. Ahearne-Grant | England | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 70 |
| A. Bell | Jamaica | 32 | Defender | 180 | 66 |
| D. McNamara | Republic of Ireland | 27 | Defender | 180 | 69 |
| M. Godden | England | 35 | Attacker | 185 | 78 |
| G. Docherty | Scotland | 29 | Midfielder | 177 | 72 |
| L. Jones | England | 30 | Defender | 190 | 75 |
| H. Knibbs | England | 27 | Midfielder | 174 | 71 |
| J. Rankin-Costello | England | 27 | Midfielder | 183 | 64 |
| Billy Dawson Koumetio | France | 23 | Defender | 195 | 79 |
| S. Carey | England | 25 | Midfielder | 184 | 73 |
| M. Alli | Republic of Ireland | 26 | Attacker | 176 | n/a |
| T. Brooks | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 76 |
| C. Sichenje | Kenya | 22 | Defender | 189 | n/a |
| M. Leaburn | England | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Tyreece Anthony Tupac Shakur Campbell | England | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| A. Mwamba | England | 19 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
West Ham vs Charlton match odds
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