Southampton v Charlton Athletic: what the numbers say
Southampton meet Charlton Athletic at St. Mary's Stadium, Sunday 2:00am (EFL Championship). Charlton Athletic have lost their last four.
The big picture
Southampton come in 7th on the ladder with 24 points; Charlton Athletic are 19th on 17. Southampton have the higher position to protect.
Southampton are 8–2–4 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 2.1 goals for and 1 against.
Charlton Athletic are 3–6–5 in EFL Championship 2026-27, averaging 0.8 goals for and 1.6 against.
Form
Southampton have won three of their last five and most recently drew with West Bromwich Albion 1–1.
Charlton Athletic have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Bolton Wanderers 0–1.
Charlton Athletic have lost their last four.
Head to head
These sides have met 60 times on our records since 1921: Southampton 26, Charlton Athletic 17, 17 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), it was a draw 1–1 at St. Mary's Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: Southampton by 6 goals in 1921-22 (6–0).
Players to watch
For Southampton, watch Cyle Larin (7 goals in 2026-27) and Kuryu Matsuki (4 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For Charlton Athletic, watch Tyreece Campbell (4 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Karlan Grant (2 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At St. Mary's Stadium
Southampton have won 14 of their last 20 at St. Mary's Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Southampton go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
