Match report
Charlton vs Preston — the facts
Preston won 2–1 away against Charlton (half-time 1–1).
Charlton met Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 42). Kick-off was Saturday, 11 April 2026, 14:00 UTC at The Valley. Referee: John Busby.
Team pages: Charlton · Preston · Championship
Key moments
- 18' Goal: Joseph Rankin-Costello — 1–0
- 25' Goal: Lewis Dobbin (assist: Bradley Potts) — 1–1
- 65' Goal: Bradley Potts (assist: Lewis Dobbin) — 1–2
Starting line-ups
Charlton (3-4-2-1)
Preston (4-4-2)
About this match
On this page: the Charlton vs Preston final score and result, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Championship fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
The full match report above covers the goals, key moments and stats. Explore more on the Charlton and Preston team pages or the Championship page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Charlton vs Preston?
Preston won 2–1 away against Charlton (half-time 1–1).
›Who scored in Charlton vs Preston?
Joseph Rankin-Costello (18') for Charlton; Lewis Dobbin (25') for Preston; Bradley Potts (65') for Preston.
›Where can I watch Charlton vs Preston highlights?
This page carries the full match report, stats and lineups for Charlton vs Preston; goal clips are added as soon as official highlights are available.
›What is the head-to-head record between Charlton and Preston?
Charlton and Preston have met 6 times — 0 wins for Charlton, 6 wins for Preston and 0 draws.