Charlton vs Portsmouth: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Charlton Athletic prepare to host Portsmouth on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Charlton Athletic, currently 18th in the standings with 39 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 22 points. They've earned 25 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Portsmouth, sitting 20th with 33 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 11 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth have favored Portsmouth, with Portsmouth claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Stoke City, Charlton Athletic recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Kaminski, Bell, Jones, Ramsay, Chambers, Docherty, Coady, Clarke, Godden, Carey, Dykes. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Portsmouth's last outing came against Preston NE, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Schmid, Swanson, Ogilvie, Poole, Devlin, Adams, Dozzell, Alli, Chaplin, Segecic, Brown. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Charlton Athletic are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Charlton Athletic's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Portsmouth's games average 2.4 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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