West Bromwich Albion welcome in-form Charlton Athletic to The Hawthorns for their first midweek home game of the 2026/27 season on Wednesday night (ko 7.45pm).
The Baggies will be looking to return to winning ways having suffered defeat at Middlesbrough last time out. Will Lankshear opened the scoring shortly after the break before Jimmy-Jay Morgan drew his side level. Unfortunately, Albion couldn't hold on, and Lankshear added a second before Alfie Jones made it three.
Charlton are the only side in the Sky Bet Championship with a 100 per cent record after three games. They overcame Derby County and West Ham United before seeing off Preston North End on Saturday. Former Baggie Karlan Grant got the decisive goal as the Addicks won 1-0 in front of their own supporters.
The two sides last met in the West Midlands in February this year, playing out a 1-1 draw. George Campbell put Albion ahead in added time at the end of the first half, but Lydon Dikes pulled the Londoners level in the second period.
LIVE matchday coverage
Supporters can listen to live audio commentary of Albion's clash with the Addicks.
Audio passes are available to purchase here.
WBA Radio duo Gez Mulholland and former player, Andy Johnson, will provide live coverage from The Hawthorns, starting from 7.30pm.
Details for video streaming on WBA TV will be available here at the earliest possible opportunity.
As always, supporters are kindly asked to direct any questions or complaints about WBA TV or WBA Radio to wbatvsupport@streamamg.com.
The club are unable to answer queries about WBA TV or WBA Radio sent to fans@wbafc.co.uk, myalbion@wbafc.co.uk or enquiries@wbafc.co.uk.
Regular updates will also be posted across the club's social media channels throughout the day and night.
The visitors
Charlton Athletic head to The Hawthorns as the only side in the EFL with a 100 per cent record in the league so far this season. Three wins from three resulted in the Addicks going top of the table over the Bank Holiday weekend, and Wednesday's visitors will be hoping to maintain their early-season momentum for as long as possible in what is their second season back at this level following promotion from Sky Bet League One in 2024/25.
The term began with a confident 3-1 win away at Cheltenham Town in the Carabao Cup, thus setting up a glamorous second-round tie away at Premier League Tottenham Hotspur last week, which they went on to lose 5-1.
However, the league success can't be faulted. An opening day win at home to Derby County proved great for the mood around The Valley, as they came from behind to claim a 2-1 triumph thanks to goals from Lloyd Jones and Tyreece Campbell. This was followed up by a shock, but deserved, 2-1 win away at title favourites West Ham United. Once again, Jones and Campbell were on target before the Hammers scored a consolation.
Victory at home to Preston last time out put them clear at the top of the Championship, and Nathan Jones will be hoping the Addicks machine can keep churning out results as the games come thick and fast.
Jones has been Charlton boss since February 2024, making him one of the longest-serving managers in the division. The former Luton Town, Stoke City and Southampton gaffer has clocked up over 125 games in charge of Charlton. The 53-year-old took the London side into the Championship via the play-offs two seasons ago, beating Leyton Orient on penalties at Wembley in May 2025. He then guided them to safety in the second tier last term, finishing 19th and six points clear of the drop zone.
The clash on Wednesday will mark the eighth occasion Jones has managed against Albion in a competitive fixture, with the Welshman having not lost in his last four meetings with the Baggies.
Albion's last five results against the Addicks
Albion 1-1 Charlton Athletic
February 2026, Sky Bet Championship
Charlton Athletic 1-0 Albion
November 2025, Sky Bet Championship
Charlton Athletic 2-2 Albion
January 2020, Sky Bet Championship
Charlton Athletic 0-1 Albion
January 2020, Emirates FA Cup
Albion 2-2 Charlton Athletic
October 2019, Sky Bet Championship
Classic clash
Albion secured a 4-2 victory over Charlton in an entertaining clash at The Hawthorns in December 2007.
Chris Iwelumo opened the scoring for the visitors before Roman Bednar and Zoltan Gera turned the tables. Izale McLeod pulled the Addicks level, but Gera and Kevin Phillips netted in the space of four minutes to put the result beyond doubt.
Check out the goals below.
💫 Brunty's whips
🎯 Zolly's bullets
An entertaining win over Charlton #OTD back in 2007 🗓#OTD | #WBA pic.twitter.com/QvUMDep1mz— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) December 15, 2018
Did you know...?
The last three fixtures between West Bromwich Albion and Charlton Athletic at The Hawthorns have all ended level (1-1 February 2026, 2-2 October 2019 and 2-2 in January 2008).
Charlton are unbeaten in their last three games against the Albion. The Baggies' last win against the Addicks was a 1-0 triumph at The Valley in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup in January 2020.
Charlton have scored in their last 12 fixtures in all competitions. The last time they failed to score was on March 21 when they lost 1-0 at home to Norwich City.
The Baggies are unbeaten in eight home matches - the first of which was a 1-1 draw with Charlton in February. They've won three of those, drawing the other five.
There have been at least three goals scored in all of Albion's last six games, with 24 notched in total. Both teams have found the net in all six of those matches.
Ticket details
Tickets are on general sale for Albion's home match against Charlton.
The Addicks visit The Hawthorns on Wednesday, September 2 (ko 7.45pm).
Prices start from £32 adults, £27 seniors (65+), £22 20-25s, £15 under-20s, £12 under-17s and £8 under-14s. Disabled supporter tickets are available from £22.
Secure a seat online, in person via the East Stand Ticket Office, or by calling 0121 227 2227.
For the fans
Albion are excited to welcome supporters back to The Hawthorns on Wednesday night.
There are plenty of activities to enjoy both before and after the battle with Charlton.
Fan Zone
The Fan Zone will be closed on Wednesday night.
Refreshments outside The Hawthorns
There are several new food and drink offering at West Bromwich Albion matches in 2026/27 and three additional concession units are located around the exterior of The Hawthorns.
Classic matchday food, including burgers and hot dogs, can be found outside the East Stand and home section of the Smethwick End, while Greek street food will be available for away supporters outside the Smethwick End.
New matchday specials arrive at The Hawthorns
Albion have introduced a brand-new range of matchday specials, available for supporters to enjoy throughout the 2026/27 season at The Hawthorns.
As part of the club’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the supporter experience, the Baggies' in-house catering team has developed a series of upgraded food offerings designed to bring even more flavour to matchdays in B71.
Following the recent success of winning gold for Overall Matchday Hospitality Experience at the Stadium Events & Hospitality Awards, the team is continuing to focus on delivering improvements across both the club’s hospitality areas and the general concourse experience.
The specials will run for two-to-three home fixtures at a time, rotating throughout the season to give supporters a wider variety of options alongside the usual matchday favourites.
For Albion’s opening three home games against Burnley, Charlton Athletic and Watford, supporters in the East Stand, Birmingham Road and West Stand will be able to purchase the new BBQ & Ranch Drizzle Stack.
In addition to the rotating specials, a new ‘Panjabi Grill’ Chicken Tikka & Fries will be available throughout the season across all four stands, bringing authentic Punjabi flavours to matchdays at The Hawthorns.
Both the matchday specials and the chicken tikka & fries will be priced at £8.50 and available to purchase from the moment turnstiles open.
Supporters are encouraged to arrive early, as only a limited number of specials will be prepared for each fixture.
Further dishes will be revealed across the course of the campaign, giving supporters even more to look forward to on every visit to The Hawthorns.
Hawthorns Helpers
We’re delighted to introduce Hawthorns Helpers to our matchday team for the 2026/27 term.
The helpers will provide a friendly and visible point of contact to welcome, assist and engage with both home and away fans throughout their matchday journey.
They will be wearing bright pink uniforms and will have ‘here to help’ flags on a backpack. They'll also be equipped with radios and matchday resources to help provide accurate information. The helpers will be positioned at key touch points at various locations throughout the day.
Post-match bar
The post-match bar will be closed on Wednesday night.
Additional Information
Young Baggies can now select a free piece of fruit in the family stand (West Stand).
The club has also built two new refreshment kiosks in the Birmingham Road stand concourse, with the primary aim of providing fans with increased access to draught beer, soft drinks and hot beverages, easing congestion in the central area.
The club have set up a new email address for supporters attending a West Bromwich Albion fixture for the first time. Fans are encouraged to send a message to experience@wbafc.co.uk and we'll do what we can to help make it a day to remember.
Phone charging stations provided by FUZE will continue to be in place around The Hawthorns. Supporters can take advantage of free charging using the code 'CHARGEUP2026'. The code can be used by anyone at checkout and is available on a one-per-person basis.
Sensory packs and ear defenders will also be available to purchase from the club shop, helping supporters who may benefit from additional sensory support to feel more comfortable throughout their matchday. Simply speak to a member of the club shop team to request one.
A range of games have been set up in the West Stand concourse for supporters to enjoy, including an air hockey table.
West Bromwich Albion are proud to continue to offer free sanitary products for women across all toilets within the concourse.
That’s all for now! Enjoy the game, and come on you Baggies!
