Charlton fell to a 1–2 defeat against Derby County at The Valley on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, in a Championship Matchday 28 fixture that kicked off at 19:45 UTC. Referee James Linington of England officiated the contest, which saw the visitors hold a 0–1 advantage at the half-time break. The result handed Derby a vital three points on the road in the second-tier season.

For Derby County, this away victory at Matchday 28 provided crucial momentum in their push for a top-six finish. The Rams were...