Get the Charlton vs Preston confirmed lineups, starting XI, team news, and odds ahead of this Championship match. Read our match preview and prediction.
Charlton vs Preston Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 29 August 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | The Valley |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Charlton and Preston have been confirmed.
Charlton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Arthur Okonkwo, Dan McNamara, Lloyd Jones, Ivan Mesík, Amari'i Bell, Nathaniel Chalobah, Conor Coventry, Tyreece Campbell, Sonny Carey, Karlan Grant, Miles Leaburn
Substitutes: Alan Mwamba, Timothy Ouma, Micah Mbick, Nathan Asiimwe, Millenic Alli, Rob Apter, Tiernan Brooks, Harvey Knibbs, Joe Rankin-Costello
Preston Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Daniel Iversen, Liam Lindsay, Harry Clarke, Lewis Gibson, Odeluga Offiah, Jordan Thompson, Léo Leroy, Andrija Vukcevic, Alfie Devine, Callum Lang, Delano Burgzorg
Substitutes: Lee Nicholls, Pol Valentín, Jordan Storey, Caleb Wiley, Thierry Small, Stanley Mills, Andrew Moran, Jusef Erabi, George Gryba
Charlton vs Preston Immediate Reaction
Charlton
Charlton line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation for this contest, featuring Miles Leaburn leading the attack as the central striker. He will be supported in the final third by an attacking midfield trio of Tyreece Campbell, Sonny Carey, and Karlan Grant, while Nathaniel Chalobah and Conor Coventry anchor the midfield.
Preston
Preston set up in a 3-4-2-1 structure, with Delano Burgzorg spearheading the frontline ahead of attacking midfielders Alfie Devine and Callum Lang. Wing-backs Odeluga Offiah and Andrija Vukcevic provide width on the flanks, supported by a central midfield unit of Jordan Thompson and Léo Leroy.
Charlton vs Preston Reactive Bet Builder
For this match, a four-leg Bet Builder focuses on Charlton claiming victory alongside action at both ends of the pitch. The combination backs Charlton to win with both teams finding the net during the 90 minutes. To complete the selection, Miles Leaburn is backed to score at any time for the hosts, while Preston midfielder Jordan Thompson is selected to be shown a card.
Charlton vs Preston Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
With both sides fielding strong starting lineups, a closely contested encounter is expected at The Valley. Charlton's attacking depth at home gives them plenty of threat going forward, but Preston's dynamic setup should ensure they remain dangerous in transition, pointing towards a balanced scoreboard.
Score Prediction: 1-1
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