Tottenham Hotspur vs. Charlton Athletic Preview

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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Charlton Athletic Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Pragjyoti Singh | Last updated Aug 26, 2026 3:24 PM ET

Tottenham Hotspur will host Championship side Charlton Athletic as they look to bounce back from a disappointing start to the Premier League season.

Roberto De Zerbi will be hoping for a quick turnaround after Spurs suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brentford. Following an expensive summer transfer window, Tottenham desperately need a positive result to keep morale up and avoid a repeat of last season’s struggles.

Spurs can take confidence from their recent record against Charlton, having won each of their last five meetings in all competitions. However, the two sides have not met in a competitive match since January 2011, when Tottenham cruised to a 3-0 victory in the FA Cup.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Joao Palhinha celebrates after final whistle during the Premier League match Tottenham vs Everton on May 24, 2026.Photo by Silvina Brodersohn - CameraSport via Getty Images

De Zerbi will also have to deal with several injury concerns. James Maddison is expected to miss up to two weeks with a shoulder injury and joins Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons, and Wilson Odobert on a lengthy injury list.

Charlton, meanwhile, have made a perfect start to their campaign, winning both of their opening matches against Derby County and West Ham United.

The Addicks will travel across London without Kayne Ramsay, Matt Godden, and goalkeeper Will Mannion, but they will arrive at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium full of confidence.

Tottenham Hotspur Expected Lineups: Dubravka; Gray, Van Hecke, Danso, Udogie; Fernandes, Bentancur, Bergvall; Moore, Solanke, Tel.

Charlton Athletic Expected Lineups: Kaminski; Rankin-Costello, Jones, Burke, Bell; Chalobah, Coventry; Campbell, Carey, Grant; Leaburn.

How and Where to Watch Tottenham Hotspur vs. Charlton

Fans in the United States can stream the entire match exclusively on Paramount+.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports+, with subscribers also able to stream the game on various devices through the Sky Go app.

In Canada, the exclusive broadcast and streaming rights for this EFL Cup fixture belong to DAZN.

With Tottenham looking to respond after a heavy opening-day defeat and Charlton arriving with two wins already under their belt, this could be a more competitive matchup than the recent history between the clubs suggests.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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