Derby County suffered a frustrating 2-1 defeat at Charlton Athletic on Saturday, with late goals from Lloyd Jones and Tyreece Campbell sealing a comeback win for the Addicks. Sammie Szmodics had given the Rams the lead in the 23rd minute, but Derby failed to hold on, extending their winless run to three games.
What happened in the match?
Derby started brightly, with Szmodics capitalizing on a low cross from Joe Ward to put the visitors ahead. However, Charlton grew into the game, with Karlan Grant and Sonny Carey creating early chances. The turning point came in the 61st minute when Jones headed in Grant’s cross, before Campbell’s superb left-footed strike sealed the win in the 80th minute.
Why it matters for Derby County
This defeat comes at a tough time for Derby, who are still reeling from the collapse of Turki Alalshikh’s takeover bid earlier this week. The Rams, who finished 8th in the Championship last season with 63 points (18W-9D-15L), now face a battle to regain momentum after a slow start to the new campaign. With just one win in their last five matches, manager Paul Warne will be under pressure to turn things around.
What comes next for Derby?
Derby will look to bounce back when they host Middlesbrough next weekend. With key players like Szmodics and Joe Ward in form, the Rams will hope to secure their first home win of the season. Meanwhile, Charlton’s victory lifts them to mid-table, with Nathan Jones’ side showing resilience in their opening fixtures.
