Despite a promising first-half, Palace Women lost 1-0 to Charlton at The Valley, thanks to a 55th minute goal from Emma Bissell. Palace controlled the game in the early stages, frequently testing Sophie Whitehouse in the Charlton goal. New signing Emma Watson almost opened hers and Palace's account in the 33rd minute, after she was picked out by Annabel Blanchard. Just three minutes later, Abbie Larkin weaved her way through the Charlton midfield to find Kirsty Howat, but the new Palace number 10 could not keep her shot down. Thankfully for Palace, the defender blazed her effort over the bar and the score remained 0-0 at the break.