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West Ham hosts Charlton in EFL Championship match at London Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:35 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

West Ham hosts Charlton in EFL Championship match at London Stadium

Summary

West Ham United faces Charlton Athletic at the London Stadium on Saturday for their second EFL Championship match of the season. The atmosphere is expected to be electric with a sell-out crowd of 62,500. After a 2-2 draw against Burnley, West Ham aims to secure a win at home, bolstered by recent signings including Arne Engels and Joël Piroe. Charlton, coming off a 2-1 victory against Derby County, is looking to build on its opening success. Hammers manager Nuno Espírito Santo is assessing injuries, including Pablo Felipe's calf issue, ahead of the matchup.

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Status Watch

•Match set for Saturday afternoon at London Stadium.
•West Ham drew 2-2 with Burnley in their last fixture.
•Charlton secured a 2-1 win over Derby County in their opening match.
•Nuno Espírito Santo confirmed Engels and Piroe are available for selection.
•Charlton's Timothy Ouma could feature after missing the opening game.

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10:35 AMYahoo Sports — Preview: West Ham face Charlton in first Championship home game since 2012

What they're saying

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West Ham will welcome Charlton Athletic to the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon in front of a sell-out 62,500 crowd for their second match of the EFL Championship campaign.The 2026/27 EFL Champion...
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