Millwall v Charlton Athletic: play-off push meets survival fight | OneFootball

Millwall host Charlton Athletic in the Championship at The Den on Saturday, 24 January 2026, with the hosts sitting fifth and the visitors 18th as both target vital points at opposite ends of the table.

Millwall are unbeaten across the last five recorded meetings, winning three and drawing two, including September's 1-1 draw at Charlton Athletic. Home advantage could matter, with Gavin Ward appointed as referee.

The Lions' recent league run featured a 2-0 win at Watford, a 2-1 home victory over Swansea and a 0-0 draw at Southampton before a narrow defeat at Coventry. Charlton Athletic beat Sheffield United 1-0, drew with Coventry and at Blackburn, then lost at home to Derby.

Injuries shape both squads. The Lions list Massimo Luongo, Joe Bryan, Lukas Jensen, William Smallbone, Derek Mazou-Sacko and Daniel Kelly as out. Charlton Athletic have Onel Hernandez, Amari Bell, Harvey Knibbs and Josh Edwards sidelined.

The Lions have kept 10 clean sheets and delivered 406 open-play crosses at 23.65% accuracy, scoring six headers. Femi Azeez has seven league goals, while Thierno Ballo and Alfie Doughty each have four assists. Charlton Athletic have 27 goals, eight clean sheets and six headed goals from 357 open-play crosses at 21.29% accuracy, so wide delivery and aerial moments could prove decisive.

A win would move the Lions to 49 points and tighten their grip on the top six. Charlton Athletic would reach 35 points with victory and could pull further clear of the relegation places.