Charlton vs. Portsmouth: Match Preview

Jordan Hartwell

Published: February 17, 2026 2:25 PM ET

Charlton Athletic will host Portsmouth on Tuesday at The Valley in the Sky Bet Championship, kick-off at 7:45 PM GMT. This match comes after the previous encounter was abandoned following the unfortunate passing of Charlton fan Norman ‘Headphones Norm’ Barker due to illness in December 2025.

Team News

Charlton faces several injury concerns. Long-term absentees include:

Josh Edwards (ankle)
Harvey Knibbs (ankle)

Miles Leaburn (shoulder) is also unavailable after missing the last two matches. In addition, multiple players are sidelined for Portsmouth:

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)

Match Context

Portsmouth currently occupies the 21st position in the Championship table, just a point above the relegation zone. They are coming off a 1-0 defeat against Sheffield United at Fratton Park. In their historical clashes, Charlton and Portsmouth have faced each other 114 times, with Charlton winning 40 matches, Portsmouth 44, and 30 ending in draws. The earlier match this season ended with Portsmouth winning 2-1.

Match Officials

Leigh Doughty will officiate the match, supported by assistants Callum Gough and Lee Venamore. Farai Hallam will serve as the Fourth Official.

Matchday Information

Fans attending the game should note that certain roads around The Valley will be closed starting at 6:45 PM until after kick-off. The affected roads include:

Floyd Road
Harvey Gardens
Valley Grove

Supporters should also check travel options as there will be limited train services due to engineering works. The Fan Zone, Fans’ Bar, and Bartram’s will open at 5 PM for pre-match enjoyment. Post-match, the Fans’ Bar and Bartram’s will remain open.

Valley Gold Jackpot Tickets

Supporters can purchase Valley Gold Jackpot tickets for this fixture. Half of the proceeds support Charlton’s academy while the rest is awarded as cash prizes. Participants stand a chance to win up to £2,000.

For fans unable to attend, CharltonTV will provide coverage, ensuring that supporters can follow the match live.