Eng. Championship
2026-04-18 - Sheffield Weds vs Charlton Ath
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : England: Championship
Venue: Hillsborough
Saturday 18th April 2026, 1500hrs (GMT)
At first glance, it seems crazy to even contemplate backing Sheffield Wednesday in any sort of capacity in this upcoming Championship fixture at home to Charlton Athletic as Saturday’s hosts sit rock-bottom of the second tier table and having been condemned to relegation for some time now.
However, delve a little deeper and there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic about Sheffield Wednesday’s chances at Hillsborough this weekend when they welcome Charlton Athletic to Yorkshire.
Recent points gained by way of draws with Coventry City and Leicester City in 0-0 and 1-1 stalemates were great results in context and although The Owls were dealt three losses on the trot beforehand, two of these three losses were away from home - the other being at home to automatic promotion chasing Ipswich Town.
Charlton Athletic currently occupy 18th place in the Championship table as The Addicks have also struggled for results, not on the same scale as beleaguered Sheffield Wednesday by any means, but Nathan Jones’ side have now failed to win any of their last five games overall.
Draws with Oxford United and Watford have been overshadowed by losses incurred at the hands of Norwich City, Bristol City and Preston NE respectively which has left the visitors looking nervously over their shoulders with four league matches remaining.
The bigger picture shows Charlton Athletic have managed to capture just two wins from their last 11 games in the Championship which also includes being involved in four draws along with slipping to five defeats as well.
An away record of 4-9-8 19/28 suggests the London club may not have things all their own way on Saturday.
The Betting Verdict
Sheffield Wednesday have won the last four meetings at home on the trot against Charlton Athletic.
The Pick :
Sheffield Weds 1-1 Charlton Ath.
