Wycombe vs Charlton Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

These two sides were separated by a single point in the league table; however, coming into this game, Charlton Athletic are in excellent form and have significant momentum, so we are leaning towards an away victory for the Addicks.

Wycombe Wanderers have lost their previous three league games, which had derailed their automatic promotion chances. At home, the Chairboys have lost their last two home games, including a heavy defeat against Charlton Athletic, while also conceding seven in two matches against the Addicks and Stockport County.

Charlton Athletic are in excellent form heading into this game, with only one loss in their previous five matches, which did take place against second-placed Wrexham. The Addicks have also been solid away from home, with three wins from their previous five games on the road.

Charlton Athletic have a good record against Wycombe Wanderers, with three wins in the last five meetings, and we think that could be a factor for the first leg. Games involving Wycombe Wanderers tend to be low-scoring affairs, so much so that we predict Charlton Athletic to record a 2-0 win away from home.

Wycombe Wanderers 0-2 Charlton Athletic

Two of the promotion favourites meet in the first leg of the League One playoff final on Sunday, as Charlton Athletic make the short trip over to Adams Park to face a Wycombe Wanderers side who are winless in three.

Date: 11/05/2025
Location: Adams Park, Wycombe.
Kick-Off: 6.30 pm

Wycombe Wanderers narrowly missed out on promotion in the final weeks of the League One season, with a defeat, coincidentally against Charlton Athletic (0-4), effectively ending the Chairboys' quest for automatic promotion. The home side’s progress this season was slightly disrupted by the departure of popular manager Matt Bloomfield to Luton Town midway through the campaign. Former Sunderland caretaker manager, Mike Dodds, was appointed as head coach at Wycombe Wanderers, and his win rate has been less than remarkable during his 18 matches in charge of the club.

The Chairboys have won only seven games from 18 under Dodds’ tenure, with the home side averaging 1.39 points per game. Wycombe Wanderers finished the season in fifth place in the league, a point behind Charlton Athletic, having accumulated 84 points from 46 games played.

Charlton Athletic have been excellent this season, and the Addicks only just missed out on a late promotion push when Wrexham ended their faintest of hopes. The away side finished the season in fourth place in League One, having accumulated 85 points from 46 games. Manager Nathan Jones has been in charge of the Addicks for just over a year and has led the club on a revival under his tenure. Jones has lost only 16 matches from 70 in charge of the club, and his side has averaged 2.22 points per game this season.

The two league meetings between the sides resulted in two victories for Charlton Athletic. Miles Leaburn scored a brace at the Valley to secure a 2-1 win for the Addicks, whereas away from home, Nathan Jones’ side ran out 4-0 winners at Adams Park.

The game will be available on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.

Wycombe Wanderers Team News

Question marks remain surrounding star striker Richard Kone. The Ivorian has been sidelined with injury issues recently and has missed the last league fixture against Stockport County.

Charlton Athletic Team News

Goalkeeper Ashley Maynard Brewer was booked in Charlton Athletic’s 3-1 win against Burton Albion. Chuks Aneke remains suspended following his dismissal for violent conduct against Wycombe Wanderers.

Wycombe Wanderers:

Wycombe Wanderers are in poor form heading into this game against Charlton Athletic, as Mike Dodds’ side have lost their previous three matches. The Chairboys have suffered three pivotal defeats against Stockport County (1-3), Leyton Orient (1-0) and Charlton Athletic. Prior to this, Wycombe Wanderers had recorded three consecutive victories, beating the likes of Bolton Wanderers (0-2), Stevenage (1-0) and Huddersfield Town (0-1).

Wycombe Wanderers had the sixth-best home record in League One, having accumulated 42 points from 23 league games and only losing five home matches in the campaign. The home side have lost their last two home matches but also recorded victories against Stevenage (1-0) and Lincoln City (1-0).

Charlton Athletic:

Charlton Athletic are in excellent form heading into this game, with the away side only losing once in their previous eight matches against Wrexham (3-0). The Addicks have recorded four victories in their previous five matches, with wins against Burton Albion (3-1), Wycombe Wanderers (0-4), Northampton Town (2-1) and Cambridge United (0-1).

Away from home, Charlton Athletic have the eighth-best away record in the division. The visitors have won 10 of their 23 matches played on the road, drawing four and losing nine.

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