Charlton vs Wigan Athletic – Match Preview

Charlton Athletic welcomes Wigan Athletic to The Valley this Saturday for an intriguing League One clash. The Addicks, currently in fourth place, are aiming to solidify their playoff position, while Wigan, sitting 15th, will be looking to improve their fortunes as they navigate a transitional period.

This fixture marks the final match in charge for Wigan’s caretaker manager Glenn Whelan, before new manager Ryan Lowe takes the reins. Whelan has earned four points from two games since stepping in, and with a win against Cambridge United, Wigan has gained a crucial buffer from the relegation zone. Charlton, on the other hand, are in strong form, boasting an impressive unbeaten streak at home.

Charlton will look to continue their strong run, while Wigan’s new era under Lowe promises to bring fresh energy, but they might not be able to secure a result at The Valley just yet. The hosts are favourites, with the home advantage and a solid squad ready to push towards the top six.

Head-to-head History

The head-to-head record between Charlton Athletic and Wigan Athletic is fairly balanced, with Wigan claiming 7 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses in their encounters. Recent meetings have seen both sides having mixed results. As the teams prepare for this latest clash, Charlton will look to build on their home advantage, but Wigan’s past success at The Valley will provide them with confidence.

Key Team News: Charlton could field a similar lineup to their recent victories, with a few minor changes due to injuries. Wigan may make a few adjustments from their home victory last week against Cambridge United.

Predictions

Charlton Athletic 1-1 Wigan Athletic

💭 I’m predicting a draw because Glenn Whelan is yet to lose a game whilst being at the helm. Furthermore, we have played well against some of the play-off/automatic promotion favourites this season such as our 0-0 draw with Wycombe Wanderers at Adam’s Park. Therefore, with this in mind I reckon that a draw is more than do-able.