Men's First-Team

Guide To The Game | Portsmouth

February 23rd, 2024

The Addicks return to home soil this weekend to face Portsmouth (KO 3pm GMT).

Tickets are on restricted sale after Portsmouth sold out their allocation, meaning only supporters who were registered on the club's ticketing system as of January 26th will be able to buy tickets. Click here to purchase yours.

Visiting The Valley for the first time? Click here to read our Visitors’ Guide.

PSA testing bucket collection

Ahead of the club’s annual PSA testing event taking place this Saturday, fans can support the event and the Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal by providing donations to bucket collectors in and around the ground from 12.30pm. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Click here to donate now.

The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood to help diagnose prostate problems - including prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is now the third most common cancer in the UK. Early diagnosis is crucial but symptoms do not usually appear until the prostate is large enough to affect the urethra.

The club can confirm that all 500 PSA tests have now been booked.

Make big savings in the club shop

Supporters can enjoy big savings on the majority of club shop items on Saturday.

The Valley Superstore will be open until kick-off (3pm) and will then open for an additional 30 minutes after the full-time whistle.

Watch the walking football demonstration at half-time

Saturday is the club's annual men's health day and as well as the aforementioned PSA testing, supporters will also get the chance to watch a demonstration of Charlton Athletic Community Trust's walking football.

Aimed at men aged 50+, walking football is a non-contact version of the game which helps to maintain a healthy lifestyle while also creating a social atmosphere that men from all walks of life can enjoy.

Whether you've never played before, played when you were younger or had to stop due to an injury, walking football is a great way to get involved.

Walking Football takes place at Eltham Goals on Tuesday mornings between 10.30am and 11.30am and Footscray Rugby Club on Thursday evenings between 6pm and 7pm.

It’s priced £4 a session or £15 for the month and you can turn up and pay on the day or email Matt Phillips at matt.phillips@cact.org.uk to book a place.

Head over to the Meantime Fans’ Bar

The Meantime Fans’ Bar will be opening its doors to supporters from 12pm and will serve a range of food and drink options in the build up to kick-off.

You can enjoy a variety of food and drink options in the Meantime Fans’ bar, including the following:

BBQ pulled pork and picked red onion, courgettes in a brioche bun with fries
Pickled red onion, courgettes in a brioche bun with fries (VE)
Steak and ale pie
Chicken and mushroom pie
Piglets vegan roll (VE)
Kids meal: Chicken goujons and fries

The screens in the Meantime Fans' Bar will be showing Saturday's early kick-off which will see Hull City host West Bromwich Albion, while post-game supporters will be able to watch Manchester City’s trip to AFC Bournemouth.

To help with the speed of service, supporters can order from their phones or devices directly to their tables using QR codes positioned around the Meantime Fans' Bar.

Get your matchday programme

Harry Isted is the cover star of Saturday's Valley Review.

In his exclusive interview, the stopper discusses his return to the starting XI following a knee injury, working with Nathan Jones at Luton Town and this weekend's clash against Portsmouth.

Elsewhere, Thierry Small features in the The Last Word, former club captain Simon Webster stars in Cult Heroes and U21s defender Nazir Bakrin is the latest to feature in Academy Ace.

As always, the matchday programme rounds up all of the latest news from the men's U21s, U18s and the women's first-team and Joe Rochester gives an insight into John Mousinho’s side.

All that and more can be found in Saturday's Valley Review, available for just £3.50 from in and around the ground (cash only). Those paying by card can purchase the programme from the club shop.

Visit the Family Activity Zone

Young Addicks can enjoy plenty of fun in The Valley's Family Activity Zone (FAZ) which will be open from 12.15pm until 2.15pm ahead of this weekend's fixture.

Join the fun inside Valley Central’s FAZ and enjoy games of table tennis, table football, pool or represent Charlton on FIFA! Younger Addicks can show off their colouring skills or draft a letter to their favourite Charlton men’s or women’s player in our letters to players box!

Outdoors, weather-permitting, you can jump into our popular two-v-two panna cage and take a shot at our inflatable target shooter and target donut games. What's more, you can also put your football skills to the test against fellow young fans with high scorers winning a special prize!

Grab a picture with Floyd and Harvey

Charlton’s mascots can always be found in and around the ground ahead of kick-off!

Be sure to snap a picture with the pair and share your images on social media using #cafc for a chance to feature on the big screen during the game.

Enjoy 30% off Frankie and Benny’s on a matchday!

Fans can access 30% off their food bill on men's and women's Valley matchdays at Frankie and Benny’s Bugsby’s Way branch!