Charlton Athletic vs Queens Park Rangers prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
EFL Championship
In the 6th round of the English Championship on September 9, 2026, Charlton Athletic will face Queens Park Rangers. Both sides will be looking to secure victory in this capital derby.
Charlton Athletic vs Queens Park Rangers team news and expert analysis
The London club fought their way back from League One in 2025. However, they struggled in their first season back, finishing 19th with 53 points. In the new campaign, they comfortably beat Cheltenham in the League Cup before suffering a heavy 1-5 defeat to Tottenham. In the Championship, though, they made a winning start. The momentum did not last long, however: they drew with West Bromwich and then lost to Stoke City.
Their neighbours were not far ahead of them in the final standings last spring either, finishing 15th with 58 points. They have already been knocked out of the League Cup, losing to Millwall on penalties after a 1-1 draw. In the Championship, however, they have looked quite impressive and have even picked up several victories. They eventually suffered defeat to Middlesbrough in September.
The home side are currently averaging 1.2 goals scored per match while conceding 1.4. QPR, meanwhile, are scoring 1.4 goals per game and conceding just 0.8.
Head to Head matches: Charlton Athletic vs Queens Park Rangers
The sides have recorded one victory apiece in their last five head-to-head encounters.
The visitors are regarded as favourites. However, their opponents have their own strengths, so it is worth backing both teams to score (odds – 1.70).
Charlton Athletic vs Queens Park Rangers: key statistics and trends
- Charlton Athletic have lost two of their last four matches
- 60% of Charlton's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.6 goals per game
- Queens Park Rangers have won three of their last five matches
- 60% of QPR's matches have seen both teams score, with an average total of 2.2 goals per game
Charlton Athletic vs Queens Park Rangers: Possible starting lineups
Charlton Athletic play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Okonkwo - Bell, Kumetio, Jones, McNamara - Chalobah, Coventry - Campbell, Carey, Grant - Leaburn
Queens Park Rangers play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Charles - Adamson, Clarke-Salter, Dunne, Mbengue - Edwards, Vale - Saito, Chair, Poku - Kone
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