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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming Championship clash between Leicester City and Charlton Athletic is set for 31.01.2026 at 12:30. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this Championship encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Leicester City, currently sitting 14 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Charlton Athletic, positioned 19, aim to continue their climb up the Championship table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 31.01.2026
- Kickoff: 12:30
- Favorite: Leicester City
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 23.08.2025, finishing Charlton Athletic 0-1 Leicester City.
Leicester City Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Leicester City squad has been dominant at home throughout the Championship 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Leicester City lineup today or Leicester City starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Leicester City home performances:
Date Event Score 24.01.2026 Leicester City vs Oxford United 1 - 2 20.01.2026 Wrexham vs Leicester City 1 - 1 17.01.2026 Coventry City vs Leicester City 2 - 1
Charlton Athletic Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Charlton Athletic have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s Championship game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 19
- Recent head-to-head record: Charlton Athletic 0-1 Leicester City
- Wins this season over Leicester City: 0
Recent away match stats for Charlton Athletic:
Date Event Score 24.01.2026 Millwall vs Charlton Athletic 4 - 0 20.01.2026 Charlton Athletic vs Derby County 1 - 2 17.01.2026 Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield United 1 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 28.01.2026, odds point to Leicester City as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Leicester City and Charlton Athletic lineups for the Championship 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
