Charlton 1-0 Watford FC
Updated
Charlton won: Charlton 1-0 Watford FC in the Championship (Round 1) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025 at The Valley, London. Charlton goals: Harvey Knibbs 90'+4. Expected goals: 1.16-0.72. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Robert Apter (7.6).
Match report
Charlton beat Watford FC 1-0
Charlton narrowly beat Watford FC 1-0 at The Valley on Saturday 9 August in the Championship.
Harvey Knibbs put Charlton ahead on 90+4' (1-0).
Harvey Knibbs's 90+4' strike proved decisive.
Charlton had 42% of the ball, shots were 12-10 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.16-0.72.
Robert Apter (Charlton Athletic) was player of the match with a 7.6 rating.
Attendance: 21,778. Referee: Stephen Martin.
Match stats
| Charlton | Watford FC | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.16 | 0.72 |
| Total shots | 12 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 23 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 224 (76%) | 329 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 12 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 4 |
Lineups
Charlton (4-2-3-1): Thomas Kaminski, Kayne Ramsay, Lloyd Jones, Amari'i Bell, Joshua Edwards, Greg Docherty, Conor Coventry, Robert Apter, Tyreece Campbell, Sonny Carey, Charlie Kelman
Watford FC (4-3-3): Egil Selvik, Jeremy Ngakia, Kevin Keben, James Abankwah, Marc Bola, Hector Kyprianou, Moussa Sissoko, Imran Louza, Kwadwo Baah, Luca Kjerrumgaard, Mamadou Doumbia
Key events
- 25' · Yellow card · Hector Kyprianou (Watford FC)
- 48' · Yellow card · Greg Docherty (Charlton)
- 52' · Yellow card · Kwadwo Baah (Watford FC)
- 63' · Substitution · Nestory Irankunda for Kwadwo Baah (Watford FC)
- 71' · Substitution · Miles Leaburn for Charlie Kelman (Charlton)
- 72' · Substitution · Jack Grieves for Moussa Sissoko (Watford FC)
- 72' · Substitution · Edo Kayembe for Imran Louza (Watford FC)
- 72' · Substitution · Thomas Ince for Mamadou Doumbia (Watford FC)
- 80' · Substitution · Macaulay Gillesphey for Tyreece Campbell (Charlton)
- 80' · Substitution · Harvey Knibbs for Joshua Edwards (Charlton)
- 86' · Substitution · Isaac Olaofe for Sonny Carey (Charlton)
- 87' · Substitution · Max Alleyne for James Abankwah (Watford FC)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Harvey Knibbs (Charlton)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 1993: Charlton 8, draws 7, Watford FC 6.
Questions
Who won Charlton vs Watford FC?
Charlton won, 1-0 (Championship) on Sat, 9 Aug 2025.
When and where is Charlton vs Watford FC?
Sat, 9 Aug 2025, 11:30 UTC at The Valley, London, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Charlton and Watford FC?
In 21 league meetings since 1993: Charlton 8 wins, 7 draws, Watford FC 6 wins (goals 30-31).