Watford - Charlton

Saturday, 17 October 2026, marks matchday 11 of the Championship as Watford host Charlton Athletic at Vicarage Road Stadium. The hosts face a difficult period, having suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Cardiff City in their most recent outing, which compounded a difficult run of results. With Edoardo Bove sidelined due to injury, Watford will look to their expected XI, featuring Myron Boadu and Stephy Mavididi, to provide a much-needed spark in attack and stabilize their defensive structure.

Charlton Athletic arrive in Hertfordshire looking to build on a resilient 2-2 draw against Burnley. While they have struggled to find consistency, their recent ability to hold opponents to draws suggests a newfound defensive tenacity. With Miles Leaburn and Karlan Grant expected to lead the line, the visitors will aim to exploit Watford's recent defensive vulnerabilities to secure a result on the road.