Charlton Athletic claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Watford in the English Football League Championship on August 9, 2025. The narrow win at The Valley, which kicked off at 19:30, provided Charlton with a crucial three points in their early-season campaign. The only goal of the game came in the 65th minute, when a low cross from the right was turned in from close range by the Charlton striker after a defensive mix-up. Watford pressed for an equalizer and had a strong penalty appeal waved away in the closing stages, but Charlton's defense held firm under pressure. The result moves Charlton Athletic up the Championship table, while Watford will be disappointed not to have taken at least a point from a match where they enjoyed significant possession.