charlton vs portsmouth: Pompey seek goals and fast start in rearranged Tuesday night clash
Portsmouth travel to Charlton on Tuesday for the rescheduled Championship meeting, with Portsmouth boss John Mousinho urging his side to find the cutting edge that has been missing in recent matches. Kickoff is set for 2: 45pm ET, with the club’s official stream opening coverage at 2: 15pm ET and audio commentary available for supporters worldwide. A domestic broadcast will also show the game to viewers in the UK and Ireland.
Kickoff, coverage and how fans can follow (times ET)
The rearranged fixture kicks off at 2: 45pm ET. Coverage from the home club’s streaming service begins at 2: 15pm ET, with pre-match build-up and live commentary led by Greg Stubley alongside former Addick Steve Brown. Supporters outside the UK and Ireland are able to purchase a match pass or subscribe to the club’s official stream to watch; audio-only commentary is also available for those who prefer it. Fans in the UK and Ireland will see the match on the domestic live broadcast.
Mousinho demands sharper finishing after lack of goals
John Mousinho has singled out finishing as the key area for improvement heading into the trip. He says Portsmouth have controlled large portions of recent games and created chances, but have struggled to convert opportunities at the crucial end of the pitch. The side are without a goal so far in February, following 1-0 defeats to Sheffield United and Preston North End, and have recorded more than one league goal only once so far in 2026.
The manager stressed the importance of a strong start on Tuesday night, particularly given Charlton will be coming into the game having had extra rest. Mousinho also highlighted the tight schedule his squad faces this week, with three away matches in eight days, and framed the matches as a run of fixtures with many available points to play for.
Fixture background and the home side’s strengths
This meeting is the rearranged fixture that was abandoned in December after a medical emergency in the stands at the original match. The restart brings additional context to both clubs as they jostle for position in the Championship. Portsmouth are chasing a league double over Charlton after a 2-1 victory at Fratton Park at Christmas — a repeat would be the club’s first home-and-away sweep of Charlton in this competition since the mid-1980s.
Charlton arrive as a solid, physically robust outfit under their manager, known for producing a well-organised defensive shape and causing problems at home. That combination makes them tough opponents, particularly in front of their supporters, and Mousinho warned his players to be prepared for a combative contest.
With promotion hopes and mid-table positions still in play for both sides, the outcome of this rescheduled fixture could have a meaningful impact on momentum. Portsmouth will be searching for goals and three points; Charlton will aim to defend staunchly and make the most of their home advantage.
Kickoff 2: 45pm ET. Club streaming coverage begins at 2: 15pm ET with live audio commentary available globally, while a domestic broadcast will carry the match for viewers in the UK and Ireland.
