English FA Women's Super League 2: Charlton Women 1-0 Sunderland Women. Charlton Athletic Women edged a tight contest against Sunderland Women with a 1-0 victory, a result that boosts their ambitions in the second tier of English women's football. A single goal separated the sides in a match where defensive organization was key. The only goal of the game came in the first half, a moment of individual quality from Charlton's forward, who cut inside from the left flank and fired a low shot into the far corner. Sunderland responded with increased pressure after the break, but they found the Charlton defense in resolute form. The visitors' best chance came from a corner that was headed just over the bar, a let-off for the home side. Charlton's goalkeeper earned her clean sheet with a crucial save in the final minutes, tipping a powerful drive over the crossbar. The three points are significant for Charlton's promotion hopes, keeping them in the mix at the top of the FA WSL 2 table. For Sunderland, it's a frustrating away defeat where they will feel they deserved at least a point for their second-half efforts.