Get the Charlton vs Derby confirmed lineups, full team news, match odds, and expert prediction ahead of this Championship clash. See who starts today.
Charlton vs Derby Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 15 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | The Valley |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Charlton and Derby have been confirmed.
Charlton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Will Mannion, Dan McNamara, Lloyd Jones, Billy Koumetio, Amari'i Bell, Nathaniel Chalobah, Conor Coventry, Tyreece Campbell, Sonny Carey, Karlan Grant, Matty Godden.
Substitutes: Tiernan Brooks, Ivan Mesík, Collins Sichenje, Joe Rankin-Costello, Harvey Knibbs, Rob Apter, Millenic Alli, Miles Leaburn, Alan Mwamba.
Derby Starting XI
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI: Jacob Widell Zetterström, Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, Charlie Taylor, Joe Ward, Oscar Fraulo, Lewis Travis, Bobby Clark, Craig Forsyth, Sam Szmodics, Carlton Morris.
Substitutes: Josh Vickers, Max Johnston, Ryan Nyambe, Alex Mowatt, Filip Bilbija, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Owen Eames, Rhian Brewster, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen.
Charlton vs Derby Immediate Reaction
Charlton
Charlton line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Will Mannion starting in goal behind a defensive line featuring Dan McNamara, Lloyd Jones, Billy Koumetio, and Amari'i Bell. Nathaniel Chalobah and Conor Coventry form the central midfield pivot, while Tyreece Campbell, Sonny Carey, and Karlan Grant support striker Matty Godden.
Derby
Derby set up in a 3-5-1-1 shape, anchored by Jacob Widell Zetterström in goal behind a back line of Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, and Charlie Taylor. Joe Ward and Craig Forsyth occupy the wide roles alongside central midfielders Oscar Fraulo, Lewis Travis, and Bobby Clark, with Sam Szmodics operating just off Carlton Morris.
Charlton vs Derby Reactive Bet Builder
Our featured bet builder for this fixture highlights four selections following the lineup announcements. The proposed combination includes Derby to win, Both Teams to Score (Yes), Carlton Morris to score anytime, and Lewis Travis to be shown a card.
Charlton vs Derby Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Both teams have fielded strong line-ups for this clash. Charlton's balanced 4-2-3-1 structure provides width and central stability, whereas Derby's 3-5-1-1 arrangement offers midfield control and direct threat through Carlton Morris and Sam Szmodics, suggesting a tightly fought contest.
Score Prediction: 1-1
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