# Charlton Athletic Championship campaign

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/charlton-athletic-championship-campaign
> Updated: 2026-09-08T10:26:55.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

Charlton Athletic began their EFL Championship campaign with a 2-1 victory over West Ham United in a London derby. Charlton secured the win through goals from Lloyd Jones and Tyreece Campbell, while West Ham’s Joel Piroe scored a late goal.

Following this successful start, Charlton’s form declined, resulting in a 4-0 loss to Stoke City. The team entered a midweek fixture against Queens Park Rangers facing significant squad challenges, including a suspension for Danny McNamara and multiple players undergoing fitness tests.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Charlton Athletic and QPR face midweek Championship showdown

Charlton Athletic hosts Queens Park Rangers in a midweek Championship clash as both sides seek to recover from their first losses of the season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/charlton-athletic-and-qpr-face-midweek-championship-showdown

### 2026-08-21: Charlton Athletic defeats West Ham 2-1 in Championship London derby

Charlton Athletic defeated West Ham United 2-1 in a London derby, maintaining a perfect Championship start while leaving West Ham with just one point from two matches.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-ham-united-hosts-charlton-athletic-at-london-stadium

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Cite as: Charlton Athletic Championship campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/charlton-athletic-championship-campaign