charlton vs portsmouth: Mousinho demands fast start as rearranged fixture returns
Charlton Athletic welcome Portsmouth in the rescheduled charlton vs portsmouth match on Tuesday, kicking off at 2: 45 PM ET. The fixture returns after being abandoned in December following a medical emergency in the stands; both clubs and supporters will be eager for a decisive contest when play resumes.
Mousinho wants a rapid start as goals dry up
Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho has made a fast start his rallying cry. Mousinho highlighted his side's recent inability to convert chances and said they must add goals to the underlying positive signs in performance. Pompey go into the game without a goal in February following narrow 1-0 defeats, and have managed more than one goal in a match just once so far this year.
That lack of finishing has added pressure ahead of a testing run: Portsmouth face three away fixtures in eight days, a schedule Mousinho described as challenging after the December abandonment left the clubs with a rearranged calendar. He also flagged the importance of picking up points quickly during this congested spell.
On Charlton, Mousinho offered measured praise. "Charlton are a very solid side, " he said, noting the physical presence and effectiveness typical of their manager's approach. Portsmouth will be looking to repeat their earlier success at Fratton Park and complete a rare league double, something that hasn't happened between the sides since the mid-1980s.
How to watch and matchday coverage
Supporters outside the UK and Ireland can access Charlton's live international stream. Coverage will begin at 2: 15 PM ET with pre-match build-up and commentary provided by Greg Stubley alongside former Addick Steve Brown. Fans can access the match a single-match pass, a season subscription to the club's streaming service, or through the club's official app where available. Live audio commentary of the fixture will also be available through the club's audio service.
For supporters inside the UK and Ireland, the match will be available through the region's live broadcast service. Those who experience registration or streaming problems are advised to contact the club's streaming support for assistance ahead of kick-off.
Context, stakes and what to expect
The rearranged fixture carries added emotional weight after the December abandonment when a spectator suffered a medical emergency and later died. Both sides will be conscious of the sensitivity around the match as well as the competitive implications: Charlton have been hard to break down at home under their manager's system, combining physicality with an organised defensive shape that creates problems for travelling teams.
Portsmouth must solve their finishing issues to avoid letting strong overall displays go unrewarded. Mousinho's players will aim to start quickly on Tuesday to seize control early and blunt Charlton's home momentum. For Charlton, the clash is an opportunity to consolidate their home form and respond to a visit that became unexpectedly charged when it was halted in December.
Expect a tight, combative encounter with both managers mindful of the fixture pile-up and the slim margins that can decide Championship matches. With points at a premium for both sides and the narrative of the rearranged game still fresh, the match should produce a high-stakes atmosphere from first whistle to last.
