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Charlton and Derby open Championship campaign
The Championship season kicks off with Charlton Athletic hosting Derby County at The Valley on Saturday, 15 August 2026. This opening day fixture sees two sides looking to make a strong start to their league campaigns, with both having experienced mixed fortunes in their recent club friendlies.
This encounter marks the start of the new Championship season for both Charlton Athletic and Derby County. The two clubs have met on several occasions in recent years, with their last Championship clash on 20 January 2026 seeing Derby County emerge as 2-1 winners. The fixture history suggests a closely contested affair, with previous meetings often decided by narrow margins.
Charlton Athletic have been active in their pre-season schedule, featuring a mix of results. Their most recent outing was an EFL Cup tie on 8 August, where they secured a 3-1 victory over Cheltenham Town. Prior to that, their club friendlies saw them record wins against Colchester United and Dartford, alongside a draw with Maribor and a defeat to Reading.
Derby County also concluded their pre-season with an EFL Cup fixture on 8 August, suffering a 1-2 home defeat to Lincoln City. Their friendly matches leading up to the new campaign included a draw with Rotherham United and defeats to Burton Albion and Valencia, but also wins against Mansfield Town and Alfreton Town, indicating a side still finding its rhythm.
Both teams are expected to field strong sides for the opening fixture, with no key absences reported for either Charlton Athletic or Derby County. Charlton's expected lineup features a forward pairing of Matt Godden and Karlan Grant, supported by midfielders Sonny Carey, Tyreece Campbell, Nathaniel Chalobah, and Conor Coventry. The defence is anticipated to consist of Amari'i Bell, Billy Koumetio, Lloyd Jones, and Dan McNamara, with Will Mannion in goal.
Derby County are expected to counter with Carlton Morris and Sammie Szmodics leading the line, complemented by midfielders Bobby Clark, Oscar Fraulo, Lewis Travis, and Joe Ward. The defensive unit is likely to be formed by Charlie Taylor, Matthew Clarke, and Sondre Klingen Langaas, with Jacob Widell Zetterstroem between the posts. The closing stages of matches have been an area of concern for Charlton, having conceded five goals after the 75th minute in their last ten games.
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