Tottenham Hotspur v Charlton Athletic – Carabao Cup second round preview
Tottenham Hotspur will host Charlton Athletic at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Carabao Cup second round on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The match follows Tottenham’s 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brentford and Charlton’s progression from the first round of the cup.
Tottenham opened their 2026-27 campaign with a 3-0 loss to Brentford, with the club described as disappointing in the final third. Both Richarlison and Dominic Solanke were awful on the attacking front, while Mathys Tel, operating on the left wing, created two important chances and frequently kept the opposition defence on edge.
Charlton arrive in good form under Nathan Jones after beating Cheltenham in the Carabao Cup first round and then recording successive wins in the EFL Championship against Derby County and West Ham United. Tyreece Campbell has scored in all three of Charlton’s fixtures this season and is expected to occupy his usual role on the left flank.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side have several injury absences: Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven, Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert will miss the game while Mohammed Kudus is back in training and Pape Sarr might sit out due to physical discomfort. Charlton are likely to be without Timothy Noor Ouma because of a lack of fitness.
Probable lineups provided in the preview read: Kinsky (GK); Gray, Van Hecke, Senesi, Robertson; Tonali, Bergvall; Moore, Gallagher, Tel; Solanke Okonkwo (GK); McNamara, Jones, Koumetio, Bell; Coventry, Chalobah; Grant, Carey, Campbell; Leaburn.
The preview notes Tottenham will look to use the home fixture to their advantage but cautions that Charlton’s run of form makes them capable of an upset; Spurs are nevertheless tipped to win the tie. The article advises Tottenham must avoid conceding multiple chances and not take Charlton lightly.
In India the match will kick off at 12:15 AM IST on August 27, and the FanCode app and website are listed as the platforms to watch the game live.
