Information for fans attending Portsmouth match

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Charlton are back at The Valley on Saturday for the visit of their most-played opponents, Portsmouth (KO 12.30pm GMT).

The fixture will be the highest attended game at The Valley between the two sides in nearly 20 years.

The match comes 33 years and one day after the Addicks played Pompey in the club’s historic first match back at The Valley in 1992.

Nathan Jones’ side will be looking to continue their good home form having averaged 2.3 points per game in SE7 in 2025, with attendances at a 17-year high.

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Pre-match reading

Key activity 

Period of applause

The club were saddened to hear of the passing this week of former players Billy Bonds MBE and Marvin Hinton. A period of applause will take place ahead of Saturday’s game for the duo.

Bonds, who came through Charlton’s youth team, went on to play 95 game for the Addicks between 1964 and 1967 before moving to West Ham United for whom he played more than 600 games.

Hinton also began his career at Charlton, representing the Addicks 145 times between 1957 and 1963.

New merchandise in the club shop

Ahead of Christmasm there is plenty of new merchandise now available in the club shop. Club calendars are the newest item and are available for just £10!

Valley Gold Crossbar Challenge

There will be a record £13,000 up for grabs in the Valley Gold Crossbar Challenge. Valley Gold member Thomas Skirth has nominated Michael Upston to take his shot at half-time. Upston will have one opportunity to hit the crossbar from the edge of the area in front of the Covered End at half-time to win the money.

Key timings for the day

9am: West Stand ticket office open - click here to purchase your tickets online.

9am: Club shop opens

10am: The club’s free Fan Zone opens

10am: Bartram’s and the Meantime Fans’ Bar both open

10am: Hospitality lounges open

11am: Turnstiles open

12.30pm: Kick-off

Half-time: The Valley Gold Crossbar Challenge will be played for £13,000

Travel information

Travel information can be found in the club's Visitors' Guide to The Valley. Click here to read more

Supporters are advised to check their route in advance.

Fans are advised that the below roads around the ground will be closed from 11.30am until just after kick-off:

  • Floyd Road
  • Harvey Gardens
  • Valley Grove
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