Charlton Athletic v Queens Park Rangers: survival fight meets play-off push | OneFootball

Charlton Athletic host Queens Park Rangers in the Championship on Friday, 6 February 2026 at The Valley, with the hosts looking to pull further clear of the relegation battle and the visitors aiming to edge closer to the play-off places.

Queens Park Rangers won the reverse fixture 3-1 in August, but Nathan Jones' side have a platform now after recent wins against Sheffield United and at Leicester City. Julien Stéphan's team arrive off a 2-1 victory over Coventry City following goalless away draws at Stoke City and Oxford United.

Charlton Athletic are without Onel Hernández, Harvey Knibbs and Josh Edwards through injury. Queens Park Rangers have a lengthy absentee list, including Jake Clarke-Salter, Ilias Chair, Rumarn Burrell, Karamoko Dembélé, Kwame Poku, Ziyad Larkeche, Jonathan Varane and Justin Obikwu.

Season trends point to a tight game. Charlton Athletic have nine clean sheets and average 44% possession, often looking to deliver from wide areas with 21.98% cross accuracy. Queens Park Rangers have scored 42 and conceded 43, with 46% possession and steadier ball circulation. Sonny Carey's seven league goals give Charlton Athletic a threat between the lines, while Nicolas Madsen's six assists suggest the visitors could create from midfield.

In the table picture, Charlton Athletic sit 17th on 35 points and a win would push them further from the bottom three. Queens Park Rangers are 11th with 43 points and victory would strengthen their push towards the play-off places.