Charlton Athletic faced Coventry City in a Championship clash today, January 1, 2026, at The Valley in London. In another anticipated Championship match, Derby County hosted Middlesbrough at Pride Park Stadium.
Charlton v Coventry
Relegation-threatened Charlton Athletic welcomed league leaders Coventry City in a crucial match with contrasting stakes. Charlton Athletic is currently ranked 20th in the Championship standings. The Addicks have struggled recently, suffering seven losses in their last nine games, leaving them just five points above the relegation zone. Their most recent match was an agonizing late defeat to Portsmouth. Meanwhile, Coventry City is at the top of the Championship, eight points ahead of Middlesbrough and ten points clear of Ipswich. However, Coventry suffered their first home defeat of the season against Ipswich.
Historically, Charlton has won 2 games, Coventry City has won 5, and 6 have ended in a draw in their 13 games since 1998. In their recent encounters, Coventry has had the upper hand, winning their last three league meetings against Charlton. In the last five matches between Charlton and Coventry in the Championship, Charlton has won one, Coventry has won three, and one match ended in a draw. Coventry won the most recent match between these teams in November 2025, with a score of 3-1 at home.
Derby v Middlesbrough
Derby County faced Middlesbrough at Pride Park Stadium. Middlesbrough is currently second in the Championship. Middlesbrough has 43 points from 24 matches, with 12 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses. In their last competitive match, Middlesbrough lost at home against Hull City with a score of 0-1. Derby County is currently ranked 14th.
In the last five matches between Derby and Middlesbrough in the Championship, Derby has won one, Middlesbrough has won three, and one match ended in a draw. Middlesbrough defeated Derby 2-1 in their most recent encounter in November 2025.
These matches contribute to the ongoing narrative of the Football League Championship, with teams battling for promotion, playoff spots, and survival.
