West Ham vs Charlton: match facts, form and head-to-head – 22 August 2026

West Ham’s unbeaten run at home was halted as Charlton snatched a 2‑1 victory, leaving the Hammers on 14 points at the summit after four wins, two draws and a loss. The visitors, now seventh with 12 points from three wins, three draws and a single defeat, improved their goal difference to –1 after edging the match 6‑7 on the season. The result narrows the gap at the top, with West Ham’s 20‑9 tally slipping to a modest +11 while Charlton’s defence, which has conceded seven, finally earned a crucial win in the head‑to‑head, having lost the only previous encounter. The three‑point swing keeps the title race tight and gives Charlton fresh momentum heading into the next round of fixtures.