Preston North End desperately need points on Saturday, Apr 17 at 4:00 PM in the Championship. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Preston North End come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Charlton Athletic, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 0D 0L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Preston North End head into this on the back of a defeat, while Charlton Athletic arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

History strongly favours Preston North End here — they've won 8 of 10 previous meetings against Charlton Athletic, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Charlton Athletic won 1–2.

Verdict: Charlton Athletic's quality should tell even on the road. Preston North End will push, but the visitors have too much class. Charlton Athletic to win.