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Derby County and Charlton Athletic Draw in a Tightly Contested Match at Pride Park
Derby, England – Derby County and Charlton Athletic played to a 1-1 draw in a Championship match held at Pride Park on September 30, 2025. The match, corresponding to the eighth round of the regular season, was marked by intensity and a midfield battle.
Charlton took the lead in the 37th minute thanks to a goal by J. Bree, assisted by G. Docherty. The visiting team capitalized on one of its few opportunities to take the lead. However, Derby, who dominated possession with 61%, did not give up.
Derby’s persistence paid off in the 79th minute when M. Clarke equalized, assisted by L. Travis. The goal sparked euphoria at Pride Park, but Charlton fell back and defended tooth and nail to secure the draw until the end.
Derby, despite their superior possession and greater number of shots (15 compared to 9), only managed to convert one of them. Charlton’s defense, although under pressure, held firm and took a valuable point from their visit to Derby. Referee Gavin Ward had a busy afternoon, showing two yellow cards to Derby.
Substitutions derby: at minute 46 E. Adams came in and D. Ozoh went out., at minute 68 B. Brereton Diaz came in and A. Weimann went out., at minute 68 M. Johnston came in and J. Ward went out., at minute 84 B. Clark came in and K. Jackson went out., at minute 88 P. Agyemang came in and L. Salvesen went out.
Substitutions charlton: at minute 57 C. Kelman came in and M. Leaburn went out., at minute 57 S. Carey came in and H. Knibbs went out., at minute 57 J. Bree came in and R. Burke went out., at minute 77 T. Campbell came in and T. Olaofe went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Derby
Charlton
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