Charlton Athletic 1-0 Watford: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

The key moment of the match came in the 90+4th minute when Harvey Knibbs scored the winning goal for Charlton. This late strike was a testament to Charlton's persistence and ability to capitalise on opportunities, even in the dying moments of the game. Knibbs' goal was the culmination of a series of substitutions made by Charlton, with the fresh legs making a significant impact.

Earlier in the match, both teams received yellow cards, with Greg Docherty of Charlton and Hector Kyprianou and Kwadwo Baah of Watford being cautioned. These bookings did not significantly alter the flow of the game but added to the tension. Watford made multiple substitutions in an attempt to change the game's momentum, but it was Charlton's late substitution of Knibbs that proved decisive.

Charlton Athletic lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Thomas Kaminski in goal and a back four of Kayne Ramsay, Lloyd Jones, Amari'i Bell, and Josh Edwards. The midfield was anchored by Conor Coventry and Greg Docherty, with Rob Apter, Sonny Carey, and Tyreece Campbell supporting striker Charlie Kelman. The lineup was solid and well-balanced, reflecting their recent form.

The impact of substitutions was crucial, with Harvey Knibbs coming on in the 80th minute and scoring the winning goal. This late change proved to be the difference, highlighting the importance of Charlton's bench strength. The team's ability to maintain their shape and discipline throughout the match, coupled with the timely introduction of fresh legs, was key to their victory.

Watford opted for a 4-3-3 formation, with Egil Selvik in goal and a backline of Jeremy Ngakia, Kévin Keben, James Abankwah, and Marc Bola. The midfield trio consisted of Moussa Sissoko, Imrân Louza, and Hector Kyprianou, with Kwadwo Baah, Luca Kjerrumgaard, and Mamadou Doumbia leading the attack. Despite their strong line-up, Watford struggled to break down Charlton's defence.

The Hornets made five substitutions in an attempt to change the game's outcome, but none of these changes had the desired effect. The introduction of players like Nestory Irankunda and Thomas Ince did not provide the spark needed to secure a goal. Watford's inability to convert their possession into meaningful chances was a significant factor in their defeat.

Rob Apter is Coral’s Man of the Match for his outstanding performance against Watford. Despite not scoring or assisting, Apter's contribution was vital, creating one big chance and delivering four key passes throughout the game. His creativity and vision in midfield were instrumental in setting up opportunities for his teammates, ultimately leading to Charlton's late victory.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Watford (H) - Championship

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Charlton Athletic (A) - Championship

Charlton Athletic sit in 6th place with 3 points after their 1-0 win over Watford. They face Bristol City, in 1st place with 3 points, on August 16, 2025, at 15:00. This victory, driven by Harvey Knibbs’ late goal and a solid defensive display, boosts their confidence. Charlton will aim to maintain their defensive resilience while improving their attacking output against a strong Bristol City side to continue their early momentum.

Bristol City V Charlton Athletic - Game Week 2 Championship

Watford are in 22nd place with 0 points after their 1-0 loss to Charlton. They take on QPR, in 12th place with 1 point, on August 16, 2025, at 15:00. Their possession dominance (58%) but failure to score highlights the need to sharpen their finishing and address defensive lapses to turn their fortunes around in the Championship.

Watford V QPR - Championship Game Week 2

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