Charlton Athletic vs Preston North End: 1–0
Charlton Athletic beat Preston North End 1–0 in the English League Championship on Saturday, 29 August 2026 at The Valley, London, England.
- Competition: English League Championship (2026-27 English League Championship, Regular Season)
- Kick-off: Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC
- Status: Full Time
- Venue: The Valley, London, England
- Attendance: 17,256
- Teams: Charlton Athletic (home), Preston North End (away)
Goals
- 56' — Karlan Grant (Charlton Athletic), assist Millenic Alli
Match statistics
| Statistic | Charlton Athletic | Preston North End |
|---|---|---|
| Possession (%) | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Shots | 15 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 4 |
| Fouls | 10 | 21 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
Starting line-ups
Charlton Athletic (4-2-3-1): Arthur Okonkwo (G), Amari'i Bell (CD-L), Lloyd Jones (CD-R), Ivan Mesik (LB), Dan McNamara (RB), Sonny Carey (AM), Nathaniel Chalobah (LM), Conor Coventry (RM), Miles Leaburn (F), Karlan Grant (AM-L), Tyreece Campbell (AM-R).
Preston North End (5-3-2): Daniel Iversen (G), Liam Lindsay (CD), Lewis Gibson (CD-L), Odeluga Offiah (CD-R), Andrija Vukcevic (LB), Harrison Clarke (RB), Leo Leroy (CM), Alfie Devine (CM-L), Jordan Thompson (CM-R), Delano Burgzorg (CF-L), Callum Lang (CF-R).