Charlton Athletic vs Derby County: Championship stats & head-to-head

Tyreece Campbell smashed in a delightful second-half winner as Charlton Athletic came from behind to beat Derby County and claim a sixth opening-day league victory in eight seasons.

Campbell shifted the ball on to his left foot and fired low into the right corner to secure victory and ensure a miserable away day in London for the Rams following a testing week off the pitch.

The aborted takeover by Saudi Arabia government official Turki Al-Sheikh had dampened optimism slightly in the build-up to the Championship kick-off.

But the Rams showed the typical grit and determination of a John Eustace side to lead at the break through a sweet Sammie Szmodics strike.

Charlton responded and their increasing pressure was rewarded after the interval when Lloyd Jones headed in from close range.

Campbell’s winner ensured Derby left The Valley pointless – their fourth defeat in a row on the opening day of a league season.

The Addicks made a rapid start to the game but rarely threatened to go ahead before Szmodics scored following neat interplay with Morris, soon after going close with another strike.

The outstanding Campbell was at the heart of Charlton’s best moments, sending in several dangerous crosses, notably when Rams defender Charlie Taylor made a brilliant block to stop Dan McNamara’s fierce half-volley.

With pressure increasing on the resumption, Timothy Ouma headed wide when unmarked at a corner but Jones was not so wasteful as he powered the ball in from an exquisite Karlan Grant cross.

Campbell was the appropriate matchwinner and Charlton survived a late rally by the Rams, in which Oscar Fraulo forced a fine save from Will Mannion, who also denied Morris in injury time.