A fantastic away day. In the end, I drove to a local station near Maidstone, then did the whole journey by train, with one change at Strood. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Football Ground Guide. Why were you looking forward to visiting the Valley Football Ground? They even do weddings! It was a really enjoyable day. A Championship match against Huddersfield wasnt the biggest of games, but the 5 ticket offer added to the factors outlined in Section 1 made it a memorable day. Their fanbase is an interesting mix of southeast London and Kent working and middle classes. A good day out spoilt by an abject performance by the Derby players. After years of vigorous campaigning and lobbying Greenwich Borough Council, funds were finally raised to convert The Valley to all-seating in December 1992. This allowed Charlton to return to their home, and completely rebuild three out of four of the Valleys original stands. I enjoyed my trip to this game. I had brought a ticket online and found I was in the North stand amongst the Charlton vocal support. With performances stagnant on the pitch resulting another relegation in 1972, this time to the third division, local support began to dwindle and a vicious cycle began where the club lacked the required money to improve the team and facilities. Decent ales at good prices, especially for London. Other buses mainly connect the stadium with parts of London further south or east. What is the name of the Football Club in Charlton? 1 Eastern Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1FR. We walked into the middle of the stand but found that from here were unable to head up to the back of the top of the stand. I could only ever envisage myself using any other method of transport for fixtures at The Valley if the railways were non-operational for whatever reason. Away fans who wish to watch their team take on Charlton are housed within the Jimmy Seed Stand which occupies the space behind the southernmost goal in the stadium. Play A three minute walk to the Swan Inn pub to find a pre match drink (and toilet!) Stadium address: Floyd Road, Charlton, SE7 8BL. Under 21s - 16.00. Charlton Athletic v Portsmouth Legends Match. There's a quite small servery for the whole of the stand staffed by friendly but rather inefficient servers. The away fans are housed in the older Jimmy Seed (South) Stand. The match got underway with Preston getting out of the traps early and putting the hosts under pressure which resulted in a promising free kick that Paul Gallacher happily tucked away into the top corner to give us a dream start. Once we got through the short journey into South London was pretty straight forward. A south London Derby is always an attraction. Grass Club Nickname: To avoid parallel processes, it was decided to integrate the S3 with the new BGS. A long wait for abus then two came at the same time! Charlton scored a tap in early in the second half to make it 2-0. It took me only 45 minutes to get home, which is pretty quick for those of you readers not accustomed to London travel after major events! Floyd Road, Charlton, London, SE7 8BL By Football Tripper Last Updated: September 9, 2021. The stand is raised up above pitch level, with advertisements to the front, so we were quite high up. A club merger was on the cards but failed meaning there was just a one year hiatus away from the Valley. After the break though it was all Cardiff and we should have won but it ended 2-2. One of the best away days yet and there will be no doubt at all to attend in future. Official Programme 3. I arrived in London Victoria around 9.30am so I had a look around the shops and had breakfast in a Pret before making my way to the Stadium. The view was incredible you could see them so clearly. The tea I had at half time was quite expensive at 2 plus. The considerable number of away fans present mixed fine with the homesupporters as they travelled from the station and there was no trouble whatsoever to speak of. The few Charlton fans we saw seemed friendly enough however and a good day was had by all. It was also former MK Dons manager Karl Robinson's first game in charge of The Addicks, just a day after we had appointed boss Robbie Neilson. Thank you for choosing Football Ticket Net. Not a bad away day despite the result. Cafc.co.uk Official website of Charlton Athletic FC. Old fashioned ground. The ground is impressive on entry, definitely Premier Leaguequality. Charlton Life A few minutes later the referee blew the final whistle and all three points were in the Reds bag. Journeyplanner.org London public transport journey planner. With all tickets priced at 5 I couldn't argue and my mind was made up pretty quickly. Game was easier than the last two visits which involved early goal then hanging on, then hanging in there with late goal. The Valley is carved into a hill surrounded by residential buildings, so it doesn't really come into sight before you're at the turnstiles, really. However, the home supporters became considerably fed up with the apparent lack of ambition by their team. After wed retaken our seats for the second half, we enjoyed more of the same with Preston North End comfortably in control, and it was little surprise to any-one when Daniel Johnson curled in a cracking shot from some distance to give us a third on the night and effectively end the game as a contest. It was clear that three sides of the ground were fairly new and looked impressive and then there was the away end! Finding the ground was straightforward with just a five minute walk from Charlton Station. I travelled down to Charlton on a supporters coach which left Bradford at 1pm. Planned maintenance on the rail line to Charlton made the journey slightly more tedious. Please visit the official website of Charlton Athletic for full information on changes due to the Coronavirus. Their 3rd goal was scored by the same man again, after he sped past Huddersfield players to finish with some aplomb. Very impressive looking when you first go in, strange seating in the corners opposite the away fans but that's what happens when you mix old with new. For both journeys my sat nav wanted me to use the Woolwich Ferry so rather than go back through the Blackwell Tunnel and up the North Circular to the M11, we went towards Purfleet and on the M25. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. As previously said, the facilities were very basic but they were good enough. As Id been to the ground onlytwo months before, it was an easy task for me to find! Q:Does the club have low level serving counters in the club shop? Hopefully you will have a better game to watch plus the game for a fiver day seems to be an annual event so worth it. It took an hour to travel back into London. Cross over the railway and after passing the Royal Oak pub on the right, turn right into Harvey Gardens. In the mid 2000s, Charlton presented plans to create a fully enclosed 40,000-seater stadium by rebuilding the East Stand and Jimmy Seed Stand, but plans were never realised due to the relegation of the club. I could see the opposite platform still three deep with bored and frustrated Watford fans waiting for a train to take them into the city. I had a pleasant day out and would go again. As expected out new manager was announced in the hours leading up to the game and will have been very happy to see us win 1-0. Although the food and beverage kiosks were well manned with staff, queues were still quite long. The Valley football ground is very close to Charlton Station. (More on that point later). Your email address will not be published. Banging View great stadium Phone: 03330 14 44 44. There may well be some free parking areas, but youll probably have to walk quite far to get to The Valley. Q:Does the club provide rest ares (with dedicated seats or benches) on your concourses for disabled and elderly supporters? In the 76th minute, Charlton introduced French midfielder Alou Diarra into the action. Both sides were equally poor and showed with the appalling finishing why where both in the lower half of the table. In 1988 the clubs finances were sorted and they were ready to move back to The Valley, with supporters working together to clean it up. As we nipped out to grab a half-time pint, I felt confident that we could secure the 3 points at the end of the match, such was the vibe of the evening. We eventually double backed on ourselves and had to walk down a non-descript lane down the side of some houses. Leeds came in on a bad run, if you can call it that, with frustration high after last weeks dropped points at home to Derby. We finished our pie and chips and then entered the stadium. A little bit of goading from the home fans but all in good spirit. Pitch size: 102m x 67m. This stand is shorter than the two remaining stands but the roof has been constructed accordingly so that it sweeps round into the two-tier North Stand, still known by the locals as "the covered end" which itself is joined to the impressive-looking two-tiered West Stand. I am not sure that the pub would ever struggle for trade. Q:Where are your home wheelchair bays situated? For many years, The Valley was one of the largest stadium's in Britain at around 75,000. I guessed that the match risked being one that both teams might be more scared to lose, rather than going for the win. Q:How many accessible toilets/facilities are there? Q:If the club provides match commentary, how do supporters access this? Another ground to tick off the list. Charlton are hard to dislike. Charlton Athletics club store is located at the stadium and is contactable via telephone (0208 333 4035) and email ([emailprotected]). I can only surmise that in those days, many fans were hoping on a speedy return to the top flight, and Id guess that the attendance was easily a good 10,000 down on earlier visits as people drifted away over the intervening years. No trouble at all, most home fans were long gone. It was a quick walk back to the railway station and a trouble free onward journey. There's beer or lager at 4 per pint and the usual array of pies and hot drinks. The stewards were very polite but unfortunately I had to pick the one who was new and sent us in the wrong direction for our seats! It was a pleasant caf but I really felt that I was in Albert Square, with Phil Mitchell expecting to walk through the door at any moment. The current design of crest and badge has not been changed since 1968. 7. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. The other three sides looked good and only a lack of people sitting in them made us realise Charlton is a small club. Although I have done most of the current London clubs that are currently in the Premiership, I have not really touched the league outfits. If a sunny day wear a cap or sunglasses. I had been to The Valley twice before, many years ago in the 1960's when it was almost all uncovered terracing and again about 6 years ago. 020 8333 4001 Ticket Office: Charlton defended well, but did not seem to totally push for the second goal. As it is a haunt favoured by away fans, there really is no need to check your watch, for as soon as most of the clientele start to down their pints and head out, then you know its time for kick-off! Barnsley were riding high, but Charlton scored early with the Barnsley right back nowhere to be seen when a raking cross-field pass found the Charlton player in acres of space. It is served by Southeastern Trains and services run from the likes of Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge. There wasn't really a concourse as such in the away end, which meant away fans had to queue outside for food, which wasn't particularly enjoyable in December. For the main club entrance and car park go straight over the next roundabout, passing a retail park on the left. I had never been to this ground before and it was a game of two teams who are fighting to get out of this league so it was a big fixture. Charlton may not have the same high profile as other London clubs, without the swagger of the Premiership elite, or the gritty outlook of some of the citys league clubs such as Milwall. A straightforward rail journey into London Euston before using the Underground. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Valley Football Ground? I was quite impressed with the atmosphere at the Valley and I can see why many away fans see it as one of their favourite away days to the capital. Average Attendance The club turned professional in 1920, entering the Football League for the first time the following year. The Addicks Year Ground Opened: I thought Charlton was a great day out and to be able to tick off a new ground and come away with the three points and a clean sheet was fantastic. Easy but as per previous visit, too many police, especially on horses. The Valley is a very impressive stadium with three of the four stands all enclosed. 112 x 73 yards Pitch Type: The away end was good also, considering we are behind one of the goals we could see the pitch brilliantly. This would result in the Valley becoming totally enclosed and boosting capacity to 37,000. Stewards were great, helpful and happy to chat away about the game and the league in general. The manager had questioned the number of supporters, along with their attitude in the mid-week game; this may have fired up the supporters for Saturday who really got behind the team, receiving warm congratulations from the players and manager afterwards. Likewise, having all the fans filter in and out of one entrance meant a very snug pile up at half and full time. Prices for these matches start from 19 for adults, 15 for over 60s and under 21s. Because of that the travel options open to you are numerous and plentiful. And not forgetting the incredible 1998 Division One Play-Off Final at Wembley, too! First time to Charlton and another personal first, first time I could just walk to a ground from an airport as its only three miles from London City via the Woolwich Tunnel! It is a traditional London pub which was busy with Posh fans. The older South Stand, behind the goal, is given to away supporters and now looks out of place in its smart surroundings. The Stadium Guide Present stadiums Europe A-N Austria Belgium Croatia Czechia Denmark England France Germany Greece Hungary Italy Directions are then as above. I hope that Charltons fortunes improve though; its a good ground thats also almost embarrassingly easy for me to get to, tickets priced competitively (very competitive when you consider its London), and a pleasant ambience. Q:Are away ambulant disabled supports able to sit anywhere in the away area at your stadium? The stewards were all friendly and helpful and didn't bother about standing. We were in the top of the large home stand facing to the south (in Block Q.) Q:Where are your wheelchair bays situated? I caught the 6.15am Megabus from Cardiff to London Victoria. Concessions 19 (17) Possibly a stupid ambition and it is not an especially cheap exercise. Still better than most grounds in League One. Turnstiles entrances were a little dated, but worked well. Premier League, 17th September 2005. After exploring the pubs and the attractions in Covent Garden and Leicester Square we arrived at London Charing Cross for the 13:35pm train to Charlton and arrived there an hour before the 3pm kick-off. Kiosk staff very friendly. I asked for a steak pie and was given a chicken curry one, this was disgusting. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Valley Ground? Buy our double poster value pack for just 14.99. Under 18s 10 (10) Shortly after the half-time break Charlton scored their 2nd goal. One poster costs 9.99. Q:Does the stadium have a changing places toilet (for special needs with a hoist and bench)? The journey relatively easy due to travelling on one of the supporters coaches. We stopped off at the 'Antigallican'. I spoke to a few of the stewards, both before and at half time. On the concourse there was a deal for a pie and a pint for 5! Getting home took forever as the Blackwall Tunnel was very busy. Nice ground, good view although we were at the top of the away end so couldn't see the bottom of the goal closest to us. The toilets were outside alongside a small refreshments bar which sold a variety of drinks and warm food. Prices Are Set By Sellers And May Be Above or Below Face Value. I have always liked the Valley; I recall an author by the name of Simon Inglis saying in one of his books that grounds bedecked in red always feel warmer than blue, and although I wouldnt profess to understand the colour psychology behind such a sentiment, on evenings such as this, I thought of his words upon entering the ground. Good points were the stewards, the closeness of the train station, and one of the cheaper away ticket prices (unlike our own greedy club!) The away end is quite open so quite chilly if cold and a wind blowing. I touched out and touched in when I should have just continued with my journey. Whether youre hoping to hold a conference in the clubs vast North Stand, with the executive boxes offering the ideal location for breakout meetings, or youre hoping to host a more intimate gathering in one of the smaller suites, Charlton Athletic have got you covered for events in South East London. The stadium set its record attendance of 75,031 spectators during an FA Cup match with Aston Villa in 1938. The toilets, on the other hand, were large and clean. From here you can see the ground is a lot tighter than it seems with the stands nice and close to the action. A great day out in London and I'd thoroughly recommend an away day at The Valley. I visited the Antigallican pub before the match. My train back to Strood had a good few Charlton fans on board, they seemed to be OK, although I avoided getting into conversation with them. During the 1923-1924 season the club temporarily moved to Mount Stadium after flirting with the prospect of a merger with Catford South End F.C however it fell through and the club returned to The Valley. When I tried to explain my situation to the platform staff, the reaction was a mixture of frustration, embarrassment and distain. I enjoy London away days. The atmosphere in the away end was quite good. As I mentioned earlier in the article, his resignation was rather controversial as I later read in Charltons Voice Of The Valley fanzine that he effectively had no other option but to resign following the difficult working conditions created by the Clubs new billionaire owner, Roland Duchtelet. Bradford took 962 fans to the game which, for a Tuesday night in south London, is very impressive and it felt like a party in the away end at times. Initially rather spartan in appearance, the south-east London club lacked funding and had to rely on the help of volunteers from the Addicks fanbase. We had been pushing hard for a goal throughout the half and were finally rewarded when Tim Dieng scored two minutes before the break. It's a shame that the Valley seems is too big for the size of fanbase Charlton has. And before any of you readers say, this is not a Kent derby. I had liked what I had previously heard about the Valley and also from what I seen of the stadium on Football League shows. We went to a chippy just outside the ground which had very reasonably priced food. As usual, I was quite comfortable to engage Charlton fans in discussion, and I noted that none of them blamed the manager for the teams decline, but instead the owners for their perceived paucity with the purse strings. we made our way down a hill to the Valley Stadium for 1pm. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground: I had already visited Charltons home, The Valley, on several previous occasions in the past three years. Admission prices are: Adults - 20.00. Use our mobile apps to share photos & reviews or find a view on the go. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? No problem wearing team colours. As soon as the fixtures were announced I was very keen on making it to this one. We much enjoyed our day. So much so that it makes the walk from Ipswich Station to Portman Road, look almost like a marathon! One of the best days out for years! The stewarding was 'light-touch'. Capacity: 27,111 (all seated) Address: Floyd Road, Charlton, SE7 8BL Telephone: 020 8333 4000 Fax: 020 8333 4001 Ticket Office: 03330 14 44 44 Pitch Size: 112 x 73 yards People Also Ask charlton fc stadium capacity What is the size of Charlton Athletic's Stadium? We took the 486 bus from near the station to North Greenwich, with no problems. I did grab a beer at the stand outside our section which was ok and not too astronomically priced but didn't bother on the second trip as it was manically busy.

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