Charlton Athletic will face Portsmouth in a pivotal match at The Valley this Tuesday night, with kick-off scheduled for 7:45 PM GMT. This encounter comes almost four months after their original fixture was abandoned due to the unfortunate illness of a Charlton supporter.
Match Details
Originally, the game was halted just 12 minutes in when Norman ‘Headphones Norm’ Barker fell ill in the stands. Sadly, he passed away later that day, casting a shadow over the event.
Team News
Charlton will be without several key players. Josh Edwards and Harvey Knibbs are both sidelined due to long-term ankle injuries. Additionally, Miles Leaburn has missed the last two matches due to a shoulder issue.
Portsmouth faces their own injury crisis, with numerous players unavailable:
- Aji Alese (thigh)
- Josh Knight (back)
- Hayden Matthews (ankle)
- Conor Shaughnessy (thigh)
- Andre Dozzell (ankle)
- Mark Kosznovszky (knee)
- Keshi Anderson (hamstring)
- Florian Bianchini (knee)
- Harvey Blair (hip)
- Josh Murphy (foot)
- Franco Umeh (hamstring)
- Conor Chaplin (groin)
- Thomas Waddingham (hip)
Current Standings
Portsmouth currently occupies 21st place in the Sky Bet Championship, just one point above the relegation zone. They were defeated 1-0 by Sheffield United last weekend at Fratton Park.
Head-to-Head Record
Charlton and Portsmouth are familiar foes, having squared off 114 times in history. Charlton has secured victory in 40 of those clashes, while Portsmouth boasts 44 wins. The teams have drawn 30 times. In their previous meeting in December 2025, Portsmouth won 2-1.
Match Officials
Leigh Doughty will officiate the match, with Callum Gough and Lee Venamore as assistants. Farai Hallam will act as the Fourth Official.
Travel Information
Supporters planning to attend should be aware that certain roads around The Valley will close at 6:45 PM:
- Floyd Road
- Harvey Gardens
- Valley Grove
Additionally, there will be no train services from Dartford and the Medway areas due to engineering works.
Fan Experience
The Fan Zone, Fans’ Bar, and Bartram’s will open at 5 PM for supporters. The Fans’ Bar and Bartram’s will stay open after the match, but the Fan Zone will close once the game concludes.
For those unable to attend, live coverage will be available on CharltonTV.
Valley Gold Jackpot
Fans can purchase Valley Gold Jackpot tickets for the match. Half of each £1 ticket goes to support the club’s academy, while the other half contributes to cash prizes of up to £2,000.
First-time visitors to The Valley are encouraged to consult the club’s Visitors’ Guide for helpful tips.
