Watford held as Irankunda cancels Godden strike | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Watford and Charlton Athletic drew 1-1 at Vicarage Road. Matt Godden put Charlton ahead in the 62nd minute with a right-footed finish from the centre of the box. Hornets pressure built, with Nestory Irankunda hitting the bar (66.) before equalising from an Imran Louzan pass (74.). The Hornets registered 31 attempts, but William Mannion's saves kept the visitors level. The Hornets sit 10th and visit Oxford United next, while Charlton remain 18th and host Preston North End.

Player of the Match: William Mannion was outstanding, producing nine saves and two high claims to frustrate a Hornets side that fired 10 on target.

Stat of the Match: Giorgi Chakvetadze made 10 key passes, repeatedly supplying the creativity that fuelled the Hornets' surge.

Three Things We Learned: The Hornets forced 17 corners to Charlton's three, reflecting sustained pressure. Imran Louzan created seven key passes and supplied the assist for the equaliser, showing control between the lines. Charlton cleared 38 times and won 61.9% of aerial duels, pointing to a defend-first display that secured a point.