Charlton Athletic's recent Championship form and a significant historical record against Queens Park Rangers are the main talking points for the club this week. Sky Sports reported on the Addicks' 1-1 draw away to West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday, while the BBC highlighted the club's impressive home record ahead of the QPR clash.
As of September 9, 2026, Nathan Jones's side sits sixth in the Championship with 10 points from five games, their record reading three wins, one draw, and one loss. They are just a single point behind league leaders Swansea City, having scored six goals and conceded seven so far this campaign.
How did Charlton fare against West Brom?
Sky Sports covered the midweek Championship action, which saw Charlton secure a valuable point on the road at The Hawthorns. The 1-1 draw on September 2nd continued a positive start to the season for the Addicks, who have shown resilience in the early stages. The result keeps them firmly in the playoff conversation as the table begins to take shape.
This point away from home is a useful building block. The team's recent form, detailed in our standings page, shows a pattern of LDWWW over their last five league outings. They now turn their attention to a crucial home match, but must navigate it without several key players currently sidelined.
What is Charlton's historical edge over QPR?
The BBC provided a detailed statistical preview for the upcoming fixture against Queens Park Rangers at The Valley. Their data reveals a dominant historical trend for the Addicks in this particular London matchup. Charlton have lost just one of their last 11 home league games against QPR, a run stretching back nearly two decades.
Perhaps more strikingly, QPR have failed to score in each of their last four away league visits to Charlton. Dexter Blackstock was the last Rangers player to find the net at The Valley in a league game, and that was in a 2-2 draw in December 2008. Nathan Jones has a mixed personal record against QPR, with just one win in 10 managerial league meetings.
Who is unavailable for the upcoming fixtures?
Charlton's squad depth will be tested in the coming weeks. The club's current injury list, which can be tracked on our injuries page, includes six first-team players. Defenders Billy Koumetio, Collins Sichenje, Josh Edwards, and Kayne Ramsay are all sidelined, alongside forward Matt Godden and midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah.
These absences present a significant challenge for manager Nathan Jones as he prepares his team for a busy period. The need for others to step up is clear, especially with a home game against Portsmouth scheduled for September 12th. Portsmouth currently occupy 14th place in the Championship table.
What does the current league position mean?
Occupying sixth place with 10 points represents a solid foundation. The club's goal difference of minus one suggests there is room for improvement at both ends of the pitch. Maintaining this position will require consistency, particularly in turning home games like the one against QPR into victories.
The next fixture is a home match against Portsmouth on September 12th. Fans can view the full schedule on the club's fixtures page. Securing three points in that game would provide positive momentum before the next international break.
