Match report

Watford Holds Off Charlton in Thrilling 1-1 Draw in Championship

Watford
Watford
1–1
FT
Charlton
Charlton
Apr 6, 2026

Watford managed to hold off Charlton's early surge and secured a 1-1 draw in their Championship match, thanks to a goal from N. Irankunda. Despite early yellow cards to both Greg Docherty and N. Mendy, Charlton's M. Godden put them ahead with a goal in the 62nd minute. However, Watford's resilience paid off as they found the equalizer through Irankunda in the 75th minute. The match was characterized by a flurry of substitutions and yellow cards, showcasing the intensity of the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Watford 1–1 Charlton
  • • Godden scored for Charlton in the 62nd minute
  • • Irankunda equalized for Watford in the 75th minute
  • • Greg Docherty and N. Mendy received yellow cards in the 33rd and 34th minutes respectively
  • • L. Dykes substituted for Charlton in the 80th minute
  • • E. Selvik received a yellow card in the 90th minute of extra time

Lineups

Watford

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Egil Selvik (G)
  • 29 Jeremy Petris (D)
  • 6 Matthew Pollock (D)
  • 3 Saba Goglichidze (D)
  • 4 Kévin Keben Biakolo (D)
  • 66 Nestory Irankunda (M)
  • 23 Nampalys Mendy (M)
  • 10 Imrân Louza (M)
  • 8 Giorgi Chakvetadze (M)
  • 9 Luca Kjerrumgaard (F)
  • 20 Mamadou Doumbia (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Pierre Ekwah
  • 18 Vivaldo
  • 15 Edoardo Bove
  • 27 Formose Mendy
  • 34 Kwadwo Baah
  • 7 Thomas Ince
  • 53 Amin Nabizada
  • 50 Joshua Mullins
  • 41 Alfie Marriott

Charlton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 25 William Mannion (G)
  • 2 Kayne Ramsay (D)
  • 5 Lloyd Jones (D)
  • 17 Amari'i Bell (D)
  • 44 Harry Clarke (M)
  • 15 Conor Coady (M)
  • 10 Greg Docherty (M)
  • 19 Luke Chambers (M)
  • 14 Sonny Carey (F)
  • 7 Tyreece Campbell (F)
  • 99 Lyndon Dykes (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Luke Berry
  • 24 Matt Godden
  • 77 Jayden Fevrier
  • 23 Charlie Kelman
  • 21 Tiernan Brooks
  • 26 Joe Rankin-Costello
  • 6 Conor Coventry
  • 3 Macaulay Gillesphey
  • 41 Harvey Knibbs

Timeline

  1. Charlton
    33' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    Greg Docherty
  2. Watford
    34' Watford Card · Yellow Card
    N. Mendy
  3. Charlton
    38' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    H. Clarke
  4. Charlton
    60' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Chambers · On: M. Godden
  5. Charlton
    60' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Carey · On: J. Rankin-Costello
  6. Charlton
    62' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Godden
  7. Watford
    63' Watford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Kjerrumgaard · On: A. Nabizada
  8. Watford
    72' Watford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jeremy Petris · On: Kwadwo Baah
  9. Watford
    75' Watford Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Irankunda · Assist: I. Louza
  10. Charlton
    80' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Dykes · On: J. Fevrier
  11. Watford
    81' Watford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Irankunda · On: T. Ince
  12. Watford
    81' Watford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Doumbia · On: V. Semedo
  13. Charlton
    90'+8 Charlton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Coady · On: M. Gillesphey
  14. Watford
    90'+15 Watford Card · Yellow Card
    E. Selvik

Match Stats

Stat Watford Charlton
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 67%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 31 14
Corners 17 3
Total Passes 353 206
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 15 2
Shots on Target 10 4
xG 1.13 2.11
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 63% 37%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 293 138
Shots Inside Box 18 12
Saves 3 9
Shots Outside Box 13 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Charlton took the lead in the 62nd minute when M. Godden scored, capitalizing on the early pressure and advantage from yellow cards
  • ▸ Watford's response was swift, with N. Irankunda equalizing just three minutes later in the 75th minute, bringing the game back on even terms