Arsenal Women face Charlton Athletic on Wednesday evening in their final confirmed pre-season friendly before the new Women’s Super League campaign. The match takes place at Meadow Park, with kick-off scheduled for 7pm BST.
Renée Slegers’ side return to action after Olivia Smith scored a stoppage-time winner against Paris FC on Sunday.
Arsenal’s official pre-season schedule confirms that newly promoted Charlton will visit Mangata Developments Stadium on Wednesday, 26 August.
Olivia Smith what is that??? ♥️
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How to watch Arsenal Women vs Charlton
Arsenal have not yet confirmed whether Wednesday’s friendly will be broadcast or streamed live.
Sunday’s meeting with Paris FC was shown free on Arsenal’s official YouTube channel, with coverage beginning 30 minutes before kick-off. Supporters should check the club’s website and social channels for confirmation of any Charlton coverage.
The previous fixture’s broadcast arrangements for Arsenal Women vs Paris FC show how supporters were able to follow the action online.
Match: Arsenal Women vs Charlton Athletic
Competition: Pre-season friendly
Date: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
Kick-off: 7pm BST
Venue: Mangata Developments Stadium, Meadow Park
Live stream: Not yet confirmed
Supporters attending in person can find further information through Arsenal’s official women’s ticketing page.
Arsenal Women team news before Charlton friendly
Slegers selected four summer signings against Paris FC, with Misa Rodríguez, Georgia Stanway, Lisa Baum and Selina Cerci all starting.
Arsenal’s confirmed Paris FC line-up also included Leah Williamson, Kim Little and match-winner Smith.
Alessia Russo and Stina Blackstenius started among the substitutes and could receive further minutes against Charlton. Fellow summer arrival Ona Batlle was absent from Sunday’s squad, with Arsenal yet to explain her omission.
Wednesday’s fixture offers another opportunity to assess Slegers’ options following Arsenal’s extensive summer squad overhaul.
Arsenal begin their Women’s Super League campaign away to Brighton on Sunday, 6 September.
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