Charlton Athletic 2-0 Queens Park Rangers

The half-time introduction of Tony Watt (left) proved decisive for Charlton

Goals by Tony Watt and Morgan Fox ensured a winning start to the season for Charlton as QPR were beaten on their return to the Championship.

Six minutes after coming on, Watt fired a low shot past Robert Green after Simon Makienok's dummy set him up.

Fox made it 2-0 with his first goal for the Addicks, a thumping 20-yard effort.

Charlie Austin - a reported Premier League target - and Tjaronn Chery had QPR's best chances in the first half before Austin was taken off late on.

The visitors had the better of the opening exchanges without testing goalkeeper Nick Pope too much.

Austin rattled a post and Chery had a fine shot from distance kept out just before the break but shortly after the restart Watt put the hosts in front.

Having just come on for Karlan Ahearne-Grant, the former Celtic striker found the target with a right-footed effort which beat Green at his near post, despite the ex-England goalkeeper getting a hand on it.

Defender Fox wrapped up the points with just under 20 minutes remaining.

And there was still time for Johann Berg Gudmundsson to come close to adding a third, his free-kick hitting the crossbar.

Charlton manager Guy Luzon: "It was the perfect start. It was great for our team and great for our supporters.

"Some players made their debut in the Championship and they played well. We passed this obstacle. I'm sure we will improve and get better and better."

QPR manager Chris Ramsey: "It's disappointing as we started very well. We didn't take the chances we created, which will come back to bite you as time goes on.

"Charlton are a very resilient side and I'm sure they were happy that they weathered the storm when they did. They had their time and they took their two chances."

Charlton's Ahmed Kashi closes down Tjaronn Chery

Morgan Fox's first goal for Charlton sealed the win

Chris Ramsey did not enjoy his first experience of managing in the Championship