Watford Under-23s suffered a 2-0 home defeat against Charlton Athletic in the Professional Development League this afternoon. 

The Hornets fell behind midway through the first half when visiting striker Reeco Hackett-Fairchild netted. 

Charlton extended their lead eight minutes into the second half when Karlan Ahearne-Grant finished clinically from close range. 

Watford could not find a way back into the match as Harry Kewell's side were beaten 2-0. 

Their next game is at Cardiff City on Monday, March 6.

Watford: Bannister; Eleftheriou, Trialist, Rowan, Mason; Pereira, Charles, Ovenden, Lewis; Stewart, Obi