Tottenham enter Wednesday nights Carabao Cup second-round tie needing an immediate response following a bruising 3-0 defeat at Brentford in their Premier League opener. Roberto de Zerbi is eager to quickly reset the mood and launch a pursuit of their first silverware in the competition since 2008.With a testing league fixture against Newcastle on the horizon this weekend, rotation will be high on De Zerbis agenda. The Italian head coach is expected to shuffle his pack across several departments.Charlton Athletic, however, make the short trip across London brimming with belief. Nathan Jones side have enjoyed a flawless start to their 2026/27 campaign, racking up three consecutive victories across all competitions including an impressive 2-1 upset away at West Ham.Table of ContentsTottenham v Charlton: Carabao Cup team newsSpurs v Charlton: EFL Cup expected line upsTottenham v Charlton: Carabao Cup statsWhere to watch Spurs v Charlton: TV channel, live online streamsTottenham v Charlton: Carabao Cup predictionTottenham v Charlton: Carabao Cup team newsSpurs could have new signing Savio in the squad if he has received clearance in time, although a weekend debut is more likely.James Maddison fell on his shoulder at the weekend and could be rested alongside Micky van de Ven, Pedro Porro and Pape Sarr. Dom Solanke should start in attack.Charlton are without Kayne Ramsay and Charlie Kelman.Spurs v Charlton: EFL Cup expected line upsTottenham starting XI: Dubravka; Gray, Van Hecke, Danso, Udogie; Fernandes, Bentancur, Bergvall; Moore, Solanke, TelCharlton Athletic starting XI: Kaminski; Rankin-Costello, Jones, Burke, Bell; Chalobah, Coventry; Campbell, Carey, Grant; LeaburnTottenham v Charlton: Carabao Cup statsThis is the first encounter between the teams since an FA Cup third round tie at Tottenhams former home of White Hart Lane in January 2011Jermain Defoe scored twice and Andros Townsend also netted in Spurs 3-0 win on that occasion, knocking out a Charlton side who were in the third tier at the timeThat was part of Tottenhams current three-match winning run in games at home to Charlton since a 3-2 home defeat in the Premier League in November 2004, when Charlton were on a six-game unbeaten run away to Spurs across 14 yearsSpurs have won 29 of the 55 meetings between these teams, with Charlton prevailing on 16 occasions and 10 drawsThese teams first met in December 1929 but have never shared a 0-0 draw against each other, with each of their last eight meetings featuring at least two goalsTottenham last exited in the EFL Cup in the second round when they lost to a London club in 2023/24, suffering defeat on penalties at Fulham following a 1-1 draw in which Micky van de Ven scored an own goal and Richarlison equalisedSince a 2-0 home win in the Premier League in March 2005, Charlton have lost all five of their meetings with Spurs in all competitionsCharlton have twice reached the quarter-finals in their furthest runs in the EFL Cup, most recently losing 3-0 at Manchester United at that stage in January 2023That was the only occasion across the last 10 seasons when the Addicks have gone beyond the second round, including a 3-1 defeat at Cambridge United at that stage last seasonAlmost five hours of football have passed between the teams since a Charlton player last scored in a game against Tottenham, Jerome Thomas netting a consolation in a 3-1 defeat at Spurs in February 2006Where to watch Spurs v Charlton: TV channel, live online streamsKick-off on Wednesday is at 19:45 BST (14:45 ET / 09:45 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Plus.Via Now TV, Sky Sports costs �14.99 for a day membership, �27.99 a month for a 12-month membership or �34.99 a month with no contract.Tottenham v Charlton: Carabao Cup predictionOur prediction: Tottenham 3-1 CharltonThe weekends horroshow at Brentford will live long in the memory but a cup win is one way to start the ball rolling for Spurs. Even with a rotated side they possess enough quality to see off spirited Charlton. Topics Andrew Robertson Andy Robertson Antonin Kinsky Carabao Cup Conor Gallagher Dominic Solanke EFL Championship EFL Cup James Maddison Matheus Fernandes Mathys Tel Premier League Richarlison Roberto De Zerbi Sandro Tonali Savinho Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read De Zerbi explains where new Tottenham signing Savio is one of the best players Nicholas McGee 25th August, 2026 Haaland leaving is inevitable Former Man City star believes striker is destined to depart Nicholas McGee 25th August, 2026 When is the Conference League draw 2026/27? 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