Charlton vs Bolton: preview, form and head-to-head

Charlton
Bolton

UpcomingChampionship · Kickoff · Venue: The Valley, London

Charlton host Bolton (Championship) on November 3, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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A tightly-matched Championship clash at The Valley sees two sides with near-identical season rating profiles (6.6 weighted each) and equal goals-per-appearance numbers. The model share splits 54.4-45.6 in favour of the hosts, driven by the home advantage, while Bolton's superior creative numbers (0.1 assists per player appearance to Charlton's 0.0) and higher-rated key contributors give them a statistical advantage on the road.

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Matchup comparison

Recent form: Bolton, with 7 points from the last 5 games against 2 for Charlton (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: Charlton’s attack (index 63) against Bolton’s defence (index 133).

Matchup to watch: Bolton’s attack (index 92) against Charlton’s defence (index 104).

Recent form: last 5

Charlton: 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in the last 5, with 5 goals scored and 11 conceded.

Charlton
Oct 24, 2026vs NorwichL1–3
Oct 17, 2026at WatfordL0–2
Oct 13, 2026at BurnleyD2–2
Oct 10, 2026vs Bristol CityD1–1
Sep 19, 2026at CardiffL1–3

Bolton: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in the last 5, with 9 goals scored and 11 conceded.

Bolton
Oct 23, 2026vs MiddlesbroughL1–5
Oct 17, 2026at SouthamptonD0–0
Oct 13, 2026at WolvesW3–1
Oct 10, 2026vs Stoke CityL1–2
Sep 20, 2026at NorwichW4–3

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

No meeting between these teams this season or last season in our records.

Season so far

Charlton sit 19th of 24 with 14 points after 12 games (3-5-4).

Bolton sit 18th of 24 with 14 points after 12 games (4-2-6).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
19Charlton1235411:1814
18Bolton1242616:2314

Team season model

  • Charlton attack index 63: 37% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Charlton defence index 104: 4% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Charlton rate 22nd of 24 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.
  • Bolton attack index 92: 8% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Bolton defence index 133: 33% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Bolton rate 16th of 24 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

What the full preview covers

  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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