- 1 West Brom vs Charlton: the only perfect start in the Championship rolls into the Hawthorns
- 2 West Bromwich Albion: sharp start, leaky back line
- 3 Charlton Athletic: three wins, two goals conceded, a major rebuild
- 4 Football Prediction West Bromwich Albion vs Charlton Athletic
- 5 First up, a quick word on our free picks
- 6 No commitment from us
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West Brom vs Charlton: the only perfect start in the Championship rolls into the Hawthorns 
Charlton Athletic are the only Championship club to have won their first three matches. Nine points from nine, five goals scored and two conceded — that is the record the Addicks bring to the Midlands.
The game takes place on Wednesday, September 2 at 7:45 pm UK time, which is 8:45 pm in France, at the Hawthorns. It is matchday four in England’s second tier.
West Bromwich Albion sit seventh and head in on the back of a 3-1 defeat at Middlesbrough. A setback after two encouraging opening matches.
The contrast in the two clubs’ paths over the last 12 months only adds to the appeal. The Baggies finished last season four points above the relegation zone, Charlton six points clear.
Both clubs have reacted in the same way: by spending heavily. West Brom have brought in six new faces, Charlton nine, with three notable departures on the London side.
One figure, though, tempers the visitors’ current dominance. West Brom have lost only once in their last 10 meetings with Charlton in all competitions.
So this one pits the best defence of the early season against a side that scores plenty at both ends. The gap in profiles is what should decide it.
West Bromwich Albion: sharp start, leaky back line 
James Morrison has opened the campaign with two statement wins, 2-1 at Norwich and 3-1 against Burnley. Two sides tipped to be around the top end of the table, which gave those opening six points extra weight.
The 3-1 loss at Middlesbrough ended that run. The manager felt his team controlled much of the game and pointed to the timing of the goals they shipped rather than the overall performance.
Still, the same issue has shown up across all five games this season. West Brom have conceded at least once in every one, with three let in at Newcastle in the League Cup and three more at Middlesbrough.
For now, the attack is papering over the cracks. Jimmy-Jay Morgan has been involved in four goals in three league matches and should lead the line again.
The summer business was busy, with Barney Stewart, Morgan, Felix Horn Myhre, Rabby Nzingoula, Kareem Tunde and Toby Collyer all arriving. The latter, signed in August 2026 from Manchester United, is expected to be in the squad for the first time.
In midfield, Jayson Molumby and Ousmane Diakite are the likely pairing. That is where the Baggies need to take control against a side that handles quiet spells well.
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Charlton Athletic: three wins, two goals conceded, a major rebuild 
Charlton beat Derby County 2-1, West Ham United 2-1 away and Preston North End 1-0. Three wins that send Charlton to the top of the Championship.
The balance between both boxes explains the fast start. Five goals scored and only two conceded is the best defensive record in the division after three rounds.
Nathan Jones called the Preston display excellent, while also demanding more sharpness in front of goal. Fair enough, given it finished 1-0.
The club reshaped the squad heavily this summer with the arrivals of Ivan Mesik, Billy Koumetio, Karlan Grant, Danny McNamara, Millenic Alli, Nathaniel Chalobah, Timothy Ouma, Arthur Okonkwo and Tyler Bindon. Luke Berry, Lyndon Dykes and Macaulay Gillesphey went the other way.
Karlan Grant adds another layer to this fixture, with the striker having once worn the Baggies shirt before moving to London. He is expected to line up on the right side of the front three.
Two injury doubts still hang over the team selection. Nathaniel Chalobah and Miles Leaburn both went off injured against Preston, which could open the door for Alan Mwamba in midfield and Micah Mbick up front.
Expected West Bromwich Albion team: O’Leary ; Galves, Campbell, Phillips, Styles ; Molumby, Diakite ; Whitwell, Myhre, Price ; Morgan
Expected Charlton Athletic team: Okonkwo ; McNamara, Jones, Bell, Mesik ; Coventry, Mwamba ; Grant, Carey, Campbell ; Mbick
Football Prediction West Bromwich Albion vs Charlton Athletic
Our prediction: Both teams to score
Both teams have found the net in each of their five competitive matches this season. Neither side has kept a clean sheet across the three league games, which makes a tight, shut-down contest hard to buy.
West Brom concede in every game and have just shipped three at Middlesbrough and Newcastle, while Charlton arrive with Karlan Grant and Micah Mbick up front, two players who can punish a defence that leaves gaps. At the other end, Charlton have also conceded in two of their three league games, despite the decent overall numbers.
Both teams should score on Wednesday night at the Hawthorns. That looks the strongest bet on the card.
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