Derby County came from behind to secure a 2-1 away win against Charlton Athletic in the Championship on January 21, 2026. In a dramatic turn of events at The Valley, Derby showed great character after falling behind early to claim a vital victory on their travels. Charlton started brightly and took a deserved lead, but Derby grew into the game and leveled before half-time. The winner came in the second period, completing the comeback and silencing the home supporters. The result provided a major boost to Derby County's play-off aspirations, while for Charlton it was a painful defeat after a promising start, highlighting issues in closing out games.