Preston North End defeated Charlton Athletic 2–0 on Saturday, 4 October 2025, at a 14:00 UTC kickoff on Matchday 9 of the Championship season. Referee James Linington of England officiated the contest, which remained goalless at the half-time whistle. The result gave Preston three points in front of their home support, while Charlton left empty-handed in what was a tight, low-scoring affair in the early stages of the second-tier campaign.

For Preston, the win was a significant boost in their pu...