Southampton vs Charlton Athletic: match statistics
Southampton are in significantly better form, winning four of their last five matches and averaging 2.6 points per game. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 47% win rate and only 20% losses, recording a positive goal difference of +7. Charlton Athletic fare considerably worse on the road, losing half of their matches (50%) and averaging just 0.88 goals per away game, with a goal difference of -10. Southampton also dominate in xG statistics (1.72 vs 1.11) and possession (58% vs 42%), which confirms their qualitative superiority. Charlton have failed to score in 38% of their away matches, which, given Southampton's solid defense (40% clean sheets at home), indicates the visitors' offensive struggles. All key indicators unequivocally favor the hosts to secure a confident victory.
Southampton vs Charlton Athletic: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Southampton played Charlton Athletic in Championship (England). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Southampton: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Charlton Athletic: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Southampton scores 1.50 and concedes 1.38 goals per match. Charlton Athletic scores 0.97 and concedes 1.28. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Southampton 72%, Charlton Athletic 47%. Over 2.5: Southampton 59%, Charlton Athletic 41%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Southampton has higher xG: 1.61 vs 1.29. Southampton: 14.3 shots per match, Charlton Athletic: 11.4.
Match halves
Southampton: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.78. Charlton Athletic: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Southampton: 16-30 (12 goals). Charlton Athletic: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 6.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Southampton are in significantly better form, winning four of their last five matches and averaging 2.6 points per game. The hosts boast an impressive home record with a 47% win rate and only 20% losses, recording a positive goal difference of +7. Charlton Athletic fare considerably worse on the road, losing half of their matches (50%) and averaging just 0.88 goals per away game, with a goal difference of -10. Southampton also dominate in xG statistics (1.72 vs 1.11) and possession (58% vs 42%), which confirms their qualitative superiority. Charlton have failed to score in 38% of their away matches, which, given Southampton's solid defense (40% clean sheets at home), indicates the visitors' offensive struggles. All key indicators unequivocally favor the hosts to secure a confident victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Southampton | Charlton Athletic | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.27 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Southampton is 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Southampton · 1.4 pts / match - Charlton Athletic
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Southampton is 55% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Southampton · 0.97 goals / match - Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.38 goals / match - Southampton · 1.28 goals / match - Charlton Athletic
Southampton scores in 84% of matches (27 of 32 matches), while Charlton Athletic keeps a clean sheet in 34% (11 of 32 matches).
Charlton Athletic scores in 75% of matches (24 of 32 matches), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Southampton
Over / Under - Charlton Athletic
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Southampton is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.34 pts / match - Southampton · 1.06 pts / match - Charlton Athletic
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Charlton Athletic - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Southampton
Charlton Athletic
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Southampton | Liga | Charlton Athletic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.88 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 72% | 56% | ▼ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 22% | 25% | ▲ 34% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 71% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 78% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Southampton 1 - 0 - 0 Charlton Athletic. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Southampton vs Charlton Athletic?
The Championship match finished Southampton 1:1 Charlton Athletic. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Southampton vs Charlton Athletic?
Southampton score 1.50 goals per game on average and Charlton Athletic 0.97. The Championship average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 72% of Southampton's matches and 47% of Charlton Athletic's.
What form are Southampton and Charlton Athletic in?
Over the last 5 games Southampton have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Charlton Athletic 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Southampton vs Charlton Athletic?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Southampton vs Charlton Athletic: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.