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ENGLAND › CHAMPIONSHIP
18.04.2026 14:00
Hillsborough
Referee: T. Parsons
Sheffield Wednesday
Match Timeline
Charlton
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
15'
Greg Docherty
Charlton
⚽
49'
M. Godden · Assist: L. Jones
Charlton
🟨
61'
Harry Clarke
Charlton
🔄
62'
O. Kobacki ↔ C. McNeill
Sheffield Wednesday
🔄
62'
R. Burke ↔ C. Sichenje
Charlton
🟨
65'
Jaden Heskey
Sheffield Wednesday
⚽
76'
G. Otegbayo · Assist: J. Lowe
Sheffield Wednesday
🔄
77'
L. Chambers ↔ M. Gillesphey
Charlton
🔄
77'
M. Godden ↔ T. Campbell
Charlton
🔄
77'
L. Dykes ↔ M. Leaburn
Charlton
🔄
90+1'
N. Chalobah ↔ M. Nakamba
Sheffield Wednesday
🔄
90+1'
J. Yates ↔ D. Moses
Sheffield Wednesday
🔄
90+2'
S. Carey ↔ J. Rankin-Costello
Charlton

Sheffield Wednesday vs Charlton Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away Win
Probability 73.1%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 60.3%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Probability 61.6%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away Win
73.1%
- ▥
BTTS BTTS Yes
60.3%
- ▥
Over / Under 2.5 Under 2.5
61.6%
- ▥
Probability Distribution
Sheffield Wednesday Win 22.9%
Draw 4%
Charlton Win 73.1%
Expected Goals (xG)
Sheffield Wednesday0.87
Charlton1.34
Recent Form (Last 5)
Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Wednesday
WWDLW
25 GF / 84 GA
Charlton Charlton
WLDWL
40 GF / 56 GA
Key Stats
0.58
Average Goals Scored
0.93
1.95
Average Goals Conceded
1.3
19
BTTS Yes
22
22
Over 2.5
16
2.47
Shots on Goal
3.47

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Sheffield Wednesday Sheffield Wednesday 43 matches
Charlton Charlton 43 matches
Sheffield Wednesday Statistic Charlton
1 Wins 12
11 Draws 13
31 Losses 18
25 Goals For 40
84 Goals Against 56
0.58 Avg Goals Scored 0.93
1.95 Avg Goals Conceded 1.3
19 BTTS Yes 22
35 Over 1.5 28
22 Over 2.5 16
10 Over 3.5 7
4 Clean Sheets 13
23 Failed To Score 10
2.47 Shots On Goal 3.47
8.53 Total Shots 11.05
4.3 Corners 4.21
44.3% Ball Possession 42.7%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

From the opening view, this looks like a meeting between teams arriving with different levels of stability, reinforced by two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Sheffield Wednesday appear more affected by absences, and that imbalance in squad availability could shift some of the structural advantage toward Charlton. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. Given the broader gap between the sides, Away Win looks like the most logical direction, while the clean-sheet expectation leans toward Charlton. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. Charlton carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 18 with 49 points while Sheffield Wednesday sit 24 on -4, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. A relatively balanced game with moderate goal potential looks most likely. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent.

Sheffield Wednesday Analysis

Sheffield Wednesday sit 24 with -4 points after 42 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Their record of 1 wins, 11 draws, and 30 losses, together with goals at 25:82, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through C. McNeill (4 goals), J. Lowe (4 goals), J. Yates (4 goals), with creative support from Barry Bannan (4 assists), J. Lowe (2 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. At home, the split record of 0 wins, 6 draws, and 15 losses points to a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with D. Bernard, G. Brown, L. Cooper unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Charlton Analysis

With 49 points from 42 games and a place of 18, Charlton still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. The overall return of 12 wins, 13 draws, and 17 defeats with a 39:51 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on S. Carey (8 goals), Charlie Kelman (6 goals), James Bree (4 goals), with creative support from James Bree (5 assists), Greg Docherty (3 assists), T. Campbell (2 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, the split record of 4 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses points to a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with J. Edwards, C. Sichenje, C. Coady unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Sheffield Wednesday won 6 times, Charlton won 4 times, while 5 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 20:15 from Sheffield Wednesday's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 9 matches, with an average of 2.33 goals per game.

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (96%)
Predicted formations: Sheffield Wednesday 3-4-2-1 / Charlton 3-4-2-1
Missing players: Sheffield Wednesday 8, Charlton 4
H2H summary: Sheffield Wednesday wins 6, draws 5, Charlton wins 4

Standings

Championship
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 46 28 11 7 97:45 52 95
W W W D D
2 46 23 15 8 80:47 33 84
W D D W D
3 46 24 11 11 64:49 15 83
L D W D W
4 46 22 14 10 82:56 26 80
W D W D D
5 46 22 14 10 72:47 25 80
L L D D W
6 46 21 10 15 70:66 4 73
W W D W L
7 46 19 14 13 69:65 4 71
D L W W L
8 46 20 9 17 67:59 8 69
L W L W L
9 46 19 8 19 63:56 7 65
L D W W L
10 46 17 13 16 57:56 1 64
D W W D W
11 46 18 10 18 57:59 -2 64
W D W L W
12 46 17 11 18 59:59 0 62
W L D L D
13 46 18 6 22 66:66 0 60
W L L W W
14 46 15 15 16 55:62 -7 60
L W L L W
15 46 16 10 20 61:73 -12 58
L L L L D
16 46 14 15 17 53:65 -12 57
L L L L L
17 46 15 10 21 51:56 -5 55
L L L L D
18 46 14 13 19 49:64 -15 55
D W L W W
19 46 13 14 19 44:58 -14 53
L W L D L
20 46 13 13 20 42:56 -14 52
L W D L D
21 46 13 14 19 48:58 -10 51
L D W W D
22 46 11 14 21 45:59 -14 47
L W L L W
23 46 12 16 18 58:68 -10 46
W D D L L
24 46 2 12 32 29:89 -60 0
W L L D D
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