Get the official Stoke vs Charlton confirmed lineups, key team news, latest match odds, and expert prediction insights ahead of Saturday's Championship clash.
Stoke vs Charlton Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue | bet365 Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Stoke and Charlton have been confirmed.
Stoke Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI: Viktor Johansson, Ben Wilmot, Luke Graham, Bosun Lawal, Djibril Soumaré, Ben Johnson, Ethan Galbraith, Eric Bocat, George Hirst, Sam Gallagher, Justin Devenny
Substitutes: Lamine Cissé, Bae Jun-Ho, Luca Bombino, Tomás Rigo, Maksym Talovierov, Josh Griffiths, Jack McGlynn, Róbert Bozeník, Ben Pearson
Charlton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Arthur Okonkwo, Amari'i Bell, Lloyd Jones, Tyler Bindon, Ivan Mesík, Karlan Grant, Joe Rankin-Costello, Oliver Skipp, Timothy Ouma, Tyreece Campbell, Miles Leaburn
Substitutes: Alan Mwamba, Micah Mbick, Millenic Alli, Rob Apter, Tiernan Brooks, Sonny Carey, Conor Coventry, Harvey Knibbs, Dan McNamara
Stoke vs Charlton Immediate Reaction
Stoke
Stoke line up in a 3-4-3 shape with Viktor Johansson starting in goal behind a back three of Ben Wilmot, Luke Graham, and Bosun Lawal. Ben Johnson and Eric Bocat provide width as wing-backs flanking Djibril Soumaré and Ethan Galbraith in midfield, while George Hirst spearheads the attack supported by Sam Gallagher and Justin Devenny.
Charlton
Charlton deploy a 4-2-3-1 system with Arthur Okonkwo between the posts and a defensive line consisting of Ivan Mesík, Tyler Bindon, Lloyd Jones, and Amari'i Bell. Oliver Skipp partners Joe Rankin-Costello in the midfield double pivot, while Tyreece Campbell, Karlan Grant, and Timothy Ouma support central striker Miles Leaburn.
Stoke vs Charlton Reactive Bet Builder
Today's reactive bet builder features four selections across goalscorer and disciplinary markets. In the attacking department, Charlton winger Tyreece Campbell and Stoke midfielder Ethan Galbraith are both included as anytime goalscorer options. In the card markets, both Ethan Galbraith and Stoke defender Bosun Lawal are selected to be shown a card during the contest.
Stoke vs Charlton Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Stoke enter the encounter as favourites on home soil, backed by a solid structural setup and a physical forward line. Charlton possess attacking threats through Tyreece Campbell and Miles Leaburn, but Stoke's home advantage gives them the edge to claim a tight victory.
Score Prediction: 1-0
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