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

As Southampton prepare to host Charlton Athletic on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Southampton, currently 10th in the standings with 46 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 26 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Charlton Athletic, sitting 18th with 39 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 16 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 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Southampton and Charlton Athletic have favored Southampton, with Charlton Athletic claiming victory in their most recent clash (5-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Leicester City, Southampton recorded a 4-3 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Peretz, Welington, Stephens, Harwood-Bellis, Bree, Downes, Jander, Scienza, Azaz, Fellows, Archer. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Charlton Athletic's last outing came against Portsmouth, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Kaminski, Bell, Jones, Ramsay, Coady, Chambers, Docherty, Carey, Clarke, Dykes, Leaburn. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Southampton are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Southampton and Charlton Athletic 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: Southampton's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Charlton Athletic's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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