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Charlton Athletic defeats West Ham 2-1 in Championship London derby
Charlton Athletic secured a 2-1 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium, maintaining a perfect start to their EFL Championship campaign. The match, a London derby, saw Charlton take an early lead in the seventh minute through an acrobatic overhead kick by captain Lloyd Jones. Tyreece Campbell doubled the advantage for the visitors in the 56th minute.
West Ham, playing their first home game in the second tier in 14 years, struggled to respond despite high possession statistics. Joel Piroe scored for the Hammers in the 74th minute to provide hope, but Valentin Castellanos missed a last-minute penalty that hit the post, preventing a comeback.
The defeat leaves West Ham with only one point from their opening two matches, intensifying pressure on manager Nuno Espirito Santo. The club, which was relegated from the Premier League following the 2025-26 season, faces scrutiny over defensive errors and a lack of clinical finishing.
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Arne Engels · Charlton Athletic · Joel Piroe · Lloyd Jones · London Stadium · Nuno Espírito Santo · West Ham United
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Tomas Soucek and Keiber Lamadrid are unavailable due to ankle and muscle injuries. sportgrill.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] West Ham United will host Charlton Athletic at the London Stadium on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM BST. sportgrill.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Divine Mukasa has returned to West Ham on loan from Manchester City.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed eagerness to utilize new signing Arne Engels.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match will not be televised live in the United Kingdom due to broadcast blackout rules.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Arne Engels and Joel Piroe are set to make their debuts for West Ham United. sportgrill.co.uk