West Ham United have announced their starting lineup for the upcoming EFL Championship fixture against Charlton Athletic, with Arne Engels and Joël Piroe set to make their debuts. The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, 22 August 2026, at 3pm BST at the London Stadium. As reported by www.whufc.com, Engels replaces Lewis Orford in midfield, while Piroe replaces the injured Pablo Felipe in attack.
What to Expect from the New Signings
Arne Engels, who arrived from Scottish champions Celtic, is expected to bring a new dynamic to the midfield, partnering with 20-year-old French midfielder Mohamadou Kanté. Joël Piroe, on the other hand, joined West Ham United on a season-long loan from Premier League side Leeds United and will support Taty Castellanos in attack.
The Starting Lineup
The starting lineup features Mads Hermansen in goal, a Denmark international who previously won promotion from the Championship with Leicester City in the 2023/24 season. Kyle Walker-Peters starts at right-back, having also won promotion via the Play-Offs with Southampton in the 2023/24 season. Dinos Mavropanos, the Hammer of the Year, starts in central defence alongside Maximilian Kilman, while Ollie Scarles starts at left-back.
The Road Ahead
With the next fixture against Wolves at home on 2026-09-01, West Ham United will look to build on their current form. Currently sidelined players, including Pablo Felipe and Tomáš Souček, will be missed, but the team is confident in their abilities to secure a positive result. For the latest updates on the team's fixtures, check our fixtures page. The current squad can be viewed on our squad page, and fans can stay up-to-date with the latest stats on our stats page.
Conclusion
As West Ham United prepare to face Charlton Athletic, the team is focused on securing a win and moving forward in the EFL Championship. With the support of their fans and the talent of their players, they are confident in their abilities to succeed. For the latest news and updates, visit our standings page and our injuries page to stay informed about the team's progress.
