London City hit four at Charlton for first away win

London City Lionesses beat Charlton Athletic 4-1 at The Valley on 19 September 2026.

Isobel Goodwin scored twice for the visitors. It was ruthless, and it settled the London derby early.

The result gave London City their first away win of the season, according to BBC Sport. It also ended a run of four away matches without a victory. For a side with ambitions in the Women's Super League, the top division in England, that road record mattered.

The game was London City's third league fixture of the campaign. They had been scheduled to visit The Valley for a 12:30pm kick-off, according to a club preview. They made the trip count.

Goodwin was the difference. The striker netted two goals on the day, as noted in the BBC Sport live coverage. Charlton could not live with her movement. Every time London City quickened the passing, space opened up.

Charlton are still waiting to get going. The defeat means they have lost all three of their WSL games so far, according to BBC Sport. Three games. Zero points. That is a hard start for any newly promoted side learning the speed of the top flight.

What makes this stand out is the timing. An away win lifts a squad. It quiets doubts after a winless run on the road and gives the next week a different feel on the training pitch.

For fans, this means a derby day to remember. London City supporters made the short trip across the capital and watched their team score four. Charlton fans will want a response fast, with the season already taking shape around them.