Paul Coutts returned to the side after missing the trip to Huddersfield with flu, so Conor Doyle dropped to the bench at the expense of Nathan Tyson who was not included in the match day squad.
Former Rams player Chris Powell was made welcome by the home fans as his team stepped off the bus at Pride Park.
From the start of the game, it was Derby who set off quickly to make their mark on the game. It was however, Charlton who had the first effort on goal. A corner from ex-Ram Johnnies Jackson found Morrison only for his target to head over.
Seven minutes had elapsed when The Rams scored the opener. Keogh played a long ball downfield, which was headed away by Solly, only for Jamie Ward to smash it into the back of the net.
Despite having the majority of possession, the Rams were unable to extend their lead before the break.
Eight minutes after the re-start Derby did go two goals up when Hamer could only knock a Conor Sammon effort into the path of Craig Bryson who made no mistake in hammering the ball into the net.
The lead was extended to three goals when after sixty four minutes, Ward was tripped in the box by Solly. Ward stepped up and duly converted the penalty.
It seemed like Derby would push forward and look for a repeat of the Watford thrashing, but Green had other ideas. He scored a brilliant goal from thirty yards out to pull a goal back for Charlton.
Chris Powell was obviously delighted when Kermorgant added a second goal for the visitors. He tapped in after Green took the ball down the right wing and made the cross to Kermorgant who only had to tap the ball in.
By this time the home fans were showing signs of nervousness and a couple of goal line clearances obviously didn't help them nerves.
This time however, Derby managed to hang on for the three points and a win that sees them move up to ninth in the Championship.
Before the game the giant Rams flag was paraded in remembrance to Rams Supporter Douglas Else, who sadly passed away recently at the age of 86. During the game after eighty six minutes, home fans and indeed the away following from Charlton took part in a minutes applause for the loyal fan known as "Badgeman".
Derby - Fielding, Brayford, Keogh, O'Connor (Buxton 82), Roberts, Coutts, Bryson, Hendrick, Hughes (Robinson 89), Ward, Sammon. Subs not used- Legzdins, Freeman, Gjorkaj, Jacobs, Doyle.
Charlton - Hamer, Solly, Morrison, Cort, Wilson, Green, Stephens, Hollands (Kerker 60), Jackson, Wright-Phillips (Fuller 60), Kermorgant. Subs not used - Button, Evina, Dervite, Pritchard, Smith.
Man of the match - Jamie Ward, troubled the visitors from start to finish.
Attapendance - 20,063 (443 away)
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