Match Events
| Min | Team | Card | Event | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23' | Derby County | Goal — S. Szmodics (assist: C. Morris) | 0-1 | |
| 54' | Derby County | Substitution — S. Szmodics on, A. Mowatt off | 0-1 | |
| 59' | Charlton Athletic | Substitution — M. Godden on, M. Leaburn off | 0-1 | |
| 59' | Charlton Athletic | Substitution — S. Carey on, M. Alli off | 0-1 | |
| 60' | Derby County | Sondre Langås | 0-1 | |
| 61' | Charlton Athletic | Goal — L. Jones (assist: K. Grant) | 1-1 | |
| 73' | Charlton Athletic | Substitution — K. Grant on, J. Rankin-Costello off | 1-1 | |
| 80' | Charlton Athletic | Goal — T. Campbell | 2-1 | |
| 83' | Derby County | Substitution — O. Fraulo on, C. Blackett-Taylor off | 2-1 | |
| 83' | Derby County | Substitution — C. Forsyth on, R. Brewster off | 2-1 | |
| 84' | Derby County | Substitution — J. Ward on, M. Johnston off | 2-1 | |
| 84' | Derby County | Substitution — L. Travis on, L. Salvesen off | 2-1 | |
| 85' | Charlton Athletic | Substitution — D. McNamara on, I. Mesik off | 2-1 | |
| 85' | Charlton Athletic | Substitution — N. Chalobah on, C. Sichenje off | 2-1 | |
| 90+8' | Derby County | Rhian Brewster | 2-1 | |
| 90' | Derby County | Alex Mowatt | 2-1 |
Charlton Athletic came from behind to beat Derby County 2-1 at The Valley on Saturday, 15 August 2026, in an opening-weekend Championship clash that had a bit of everything. Derby edged the first half and deservedly led at the break, working their way into good areas and looking the sharper side for long spells. Charlton needed something different after the interval and got it, turning the game on its head with a much-improved second-half showing in front of their own fans. The shot count finished close, 13 to 15 in Derby's favour, and both sides managed four efforts on target, which tells you how tight the margins were. Charlton's extra edge in the corners, five against four, hinted at the territorial push that eventually told. Three points from a game they trailed at half-time will do nicely for Charlton, while Derby will feel they let a winning position slip after playing a full part in an entertaining afternoon.
The Matchup
Charlton Athletic 2-1 Derby County was the final score at The Valley, in a game where Charlton Athletic did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Charlton Athletic also had the better share of the ball, holding 45% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 13 attempts from Charlton Athletic against 15 from Derby County over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Charlton Athletic, and Derby County pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.
Man of the Match
Match Statistics
Charlton Athletic vs Derby County Lineups
Looking Ahead
Charlton Athletic have a quick chance to build on this result. Their next test comes away at Burnley, and how they respond after this result will be worth watching. You can follow the build-up and everything you need to know when Burnley vs Charlton Athletic going to play at 13 October 2026 in Championship 2026-27.
Derby County, meanwhile, does not have long to wait before getting back out onto the pitch. They are next in action away at QPR, a game that will give an early sense of how they carry this result forward. Full details are here: QPR vs Derby County going to play at 14 October 2026 in Championship 2026-27.