The big picture

Arsenal come in 6th on the ladder with 13 points; Charlton Athletic are 14th on 0. Arsenal have the higher position to protect.

Arsenal are 2–2–4 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 1.1 against.

Charlton Athletic are 0–8 in Women's Super League 2026-27, averaging 0.4 goals for and 3.1 against.

Form

Arsenal have won one of their last five and most recently drew with Aston Villa 1–1.

Charlton Athletic have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Chelsea 0–6.

Charlton Athletic have lost their last six.

Head to head

We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.

Players to watch

For Arsenal, watch Alessia Russo (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Lisa Baum (0.3 goals a game in 2026-27).

For Charlton Athletic, watch Jodie Hutton (0.1 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Leah Davidson (0.1 goals a game in 2026-27).

At Emirates Stadium

Arsenal have won 12 of their last 19 at Emirates Stadium.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder, Arsenal go in as clear favourites.