Charlton return to WSL 2 action on Sunday, January 25th, facing Newcastle United for the Addicks' first league game of 2026. With both sides displaying clear hopes of promotion to the top tier, this fixture is set up to be another electric afternoon at The Valley!
Charlton Athletic
The Addicks have been flying high, remaining the only unbeaten team across the top two women's league tiers this season. Following their 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest in December, Karen Hills' side will be looking to extend their lead by kicking off the year with a win on home soil.
Newcastle United
Currently unbeaten in eight league games, the Magpies are sitting in fourth place, equal on points with third-placed Bristol City. Newcastle ended 2025 with a 2-1 win at Portsmouth and will be looking for another three points to leapfrog into the play-off spot.
Head-to-Head
The teams have played each other a total of four times. The Addicks have dominated, winning twice whilst the remaining two games ended with draws. The two met earlier this season at Newcastle, where Charlton emerged victorious with a 1-0 win after a tightly contested 90 minutes.
Both teams will be looking to boost their hopes of promotion by coming away with the all-important points this weekend making for another electrifying battle in SE7.
Kick-off is at 2pm GMT.
The fixture will be broadcast live on the Barclays WSL 2 YouTube channel.
Have you secured your tickets yet? Don't miss out - let's pack the stands and make it a match to remember!
