Preston North End vs Charlton Athletic: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Preston North End vs Charlton Athletic in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Preston North End vs Charlton Athletic

• Date: Saturday, 04 October 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Deepdale

Match Prediction: Preston North End 2-1 Charlton Athletic.

Preston North End's recent form suggests a team that can hold their own, with three draws and a win in their last five matches. They have shown resilience, particularly in their ability to keep good teams at bay, as seen in their draws against Hull City and Middlesbrough. This resilience could be key against Charlton, who have been more inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and a loss. Expect Preston to press early and look to exploit any defensive lapses from Charlton.

Charlton Athletic have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in their home win against Blackburn Rovers and their away victory against Sheffield United. However, their inconsistency, highlighted by the loss to Queens Park Rangers, might be a concern. They will need to be more disciplined defensively to counter Preston's attacking threats. The match could hinge on Charlton's ability to maintain their focus throughout the game.

Preston North End have been in solid form recently, with only one loss in their last five matches. Their ability to draw against strong teams like Hull City and Middlesbrough shows their resilience and capacity to compete at a high level. The win against Derby County on the road further demonstrates their potential to secure crucial points. This form should give them confidence heading into the match against Charlton.

• Draw: 2-2 vs Hull City (A)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Bristol City (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Derby County (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Middlesbrough (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Portsmouth (A)

Charlton Athletic have had a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, with two wins, two draws, and a loss. Their victories against Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield United indicate they can be a formidable side, especially perhaps at home. However, the loss to Queens Park Rangers and the draws against Derby County and Millwall suggest they need to find more consistency. This inconsistency could be a factor in their performance against Preston.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)

• Win: 3-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield United (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Millwall (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

Preston North End have had the upper hand in recent encounters with Charlton Athletic, winning four of the last five matches and drawing one. Their most recent victory was a 2-1 win at home in January 2020. This historical advantage could play a psychological role in the upcoming match.

• Preston North End 2-1 Charlton Athletic (18 Jan 2020)

• Charlton Athletic 0-1 Preston North End (03 Nov 2019)

• Preston North End 2-1 Charlton Athletic (23 Feb 2016)

• Charlton Athletic 0-3 Preston North End (20 Oct 2015)

• Charlton Athletic 0-0 Preston North End (21 Mar 2009)

• Andrew Hughes (Suspended) - Out

• Will Keane (Calf) - Doubt

• Robbie Brady (Calf) - Doubt

• Jordan Thompson (Ankle) - Doubt

• Josh Seary (Knee) - Doubt

• Pol Valentin (Muscle) - Doubt

• Bradley Potts (Muscle) - Doubt

• Will Mannion (Leg) - Out

• Josh Edwards (Knock) - Doubt

• Matt Godden (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Iversen, Storey, Lindsay, Gibson, Small, Devine, Whiteman, Armstrong, Vukcevic, Osmajic, Smith

Preston's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a strong midfield presence with Whiteman and Devine, which could help control the game's tempo. The inclusion of Osmajic up front indicates an intent to exploit Charlton's defence with direct play.

• Predicted lineup: Kaminski, Ramsay, Jones, Gillesphey, Bree, Carey, Coventry, Docherty, Bell, Kelman, Campbell

Charlton's predicted lineup points to a strategy of balancing defence and attack, with Jones and Gillesphey at the back and Bell and Kelman up front. The midfield trio of Docherty, Carey, and Coventry will be crucial in maintaining possession and transitioning play.

• Milutin Osmajic vs Lloyd Jones: This duel will be crucial as Osmajic's forward play will test Jones's defensive capabilities.

• Ben Whiteman vs Greg Docherty: Whiteman’s midfield presence will be challenged by Docherty's ability to control and distribute the ball.

• Alfie Devine (Preston North End): Devine's creativity and vision in midfield could be the key to unlocking Charlton's defence.

• Amari’i Bell (Charlton Athletic): Bell's versatility and ability to contribute both defensively and offensively make him a vital player for Charlton.

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