Derby County arrived at The Valley buoyed by their impressive weekend win at Preston North End and their confidence showed. Macaulay Gillesphey's unfortunate own goal opened the scoring, though it stemmed from smart approach work by Derby's Patrick Agyemang. It was the first of two needless goals from a Charlton perspective in a night that again exposed defensive frailties. Teams like the Rams show the composure to turn attacking moves into goals - Charlton too often fall short in those key moments. For Charlton, survival this term remains the first step on the long road back to the good old days.

Source: BBC January 22, 2026 19:48 UTC