Match report

Derby Defeats Charlton 2-1 in Championship Clash

Charlton
Charlton
1–2
FT
Derby
Derby
Jan 20, 2026

Derby pulled off an impressive comeback against Charlton to win 2-1 in the Championship. The match started poorly for Derby as they conceded an own goal by Michael Gillesphey at the 17th minute, putting Charlton ahead. However, Bobby Clark equalized for Derby with a well-placed shot assisted by Brereton Diaz just before halftime. The turning point came late in the game when Matthew Clarke received his second yellow card to leave Derby down to ten men, but they managed to hold on and score the wi

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Charlton 1–2 Derby
  • • Own Goal by Michael Gillesphey (Derby) at 17'
  • • Bobby Clark scores to level for Derby at 60'
  • • T. Campbell nets equalizer for Charlton at 67'
  • • Matthew Clarke sent off with a red card at 85'

Lineups

Charlton

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kaminski (G)
  • 32 R. Burke (D)
  • 5 L. Jones (D)
  • 3 M. Gillesphey (D)
  • 6 C. Coventry (M)
  • 2 K. Ramsay (M)
  • 14 S. Carey (M)
  • 18 K. Anderson (M)
  • 7 T. Campbell
  • 11 M. Leaburn (F)
  • 99 L. Dykes (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Mannion
  • 44 H. Clarke
  • 15 J. Roussillon
  • 10 G. Docherty
  • 26 J. Rankin-Costello
  • 8 L. Berry
  • 37 I. Fullah
  • 23 C. Kelman
  • 24 M. Godden

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 R. O'Donnell (G)
  • 23 J. Ward (D)
  • 6 S. Langas (D)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 3 C. Forsyth (D)
  • 18 D. Ozoh (M)
  • 16 L. Thompson (M)
  • 25 B. Brereton Diaz (M)
  • 42 B. Clark (M)
  • 11 C. Blackett-Taylor (M)
  • 7 P. Agyemang (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 R. Brewster
  • 14 A. Weimann
  • 15 L. Salvesen
  • 19 K. Jackson
  • 20 C. Elder
  • 24 R. Nyambe
  • 27 L. Travis
  • 29 O. Fraulo
  • 99 H. Price

Timeline

  1. Derby
    17' Derby Goal · Own Goal
    M. Gillesphey
  2. Derby
    31' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    M. Clarke

    Foul

  3. Charlton
    46' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lloyd Jones · On: H. Clarke
  4. Charlton
    46' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Leaburn · On: I. Fullah
  5. Derby
    47' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    P. Agyemang

    Foul

  6. Derby
    59' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Blackett-Taylor · On: R. Brewster
  7. Derby
    59' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Ozoh · On: L. Travis
  8. Derby
    60' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    Bobby Clark · Assist: B. Brereton Diaz
  9. Charlton
    67' Charlton Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Campbell · Assist: K. Anderson
  10. Charlton
    72' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Conor Coventry · On: C. Kelman
  11. Derby
    76' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Agyemang · On: L. Salvesen
  12. Derby
    76' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bobby Clark · On: O. Fraulo
  13. Derby
    85' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    M. Clarke

    Foul

  14. Derby
    85' Derby Card · Red Card
    M. Clarke

    Foul

  15. Charlton
    86' Charlton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Anderson · On: L. Berry
  16. Charlton
    87' Charlton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Burke · On: M. Godden
  17. Derby
    89' Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: C. Elder
  18. Derby
    90'+3 Derby Card · Yellow Card
    L. Travis

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Charlton Derby
Fouls 12 14
Pass Accuracy 81% 72%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 11 15
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 466 302
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 0.89 1.71
Shots off Target 5 7
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 376 216
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Derby's own goal by Michael Gillesphey early in the match put Charlton ahead but Derby responded strongly.
  • ▸ Bobby Clark equalizes for Derby and helps secure a lead against ten-man Charlton after Matthew Clarke's red card.