charlton vs portsmouth — match guide, viewing information and Mousinho on a fast start
Charlton host Portsmouth on Tuesday in a rearranged Championship fixture that carries extra weight after December’s abandonment. Kickoff is scheduled for 2: 45 p. m. ET, with club broadcast coverage set to begin around 2: 15 p. m. ET.
How to watch and access details
Supporters outside the UK and Ireland can access the match through the club’s official international streaming service. International coverage typically opens approximately 30 minutes before kickoff, with pre-match commentary and build-up. Match-pass options and season subscription packages are offered for single-game access or ongoing coverage; fans experiencing registration or playback issues are advised to contact the club’s streaming support team directly.
For those inside the UK and Ireland, the fixture will be available on domestic broadcast services. Audio-only commentary is also provided for global listeners through the club’s commentators, offering a live match feed for supporters who cannot view the visual stream.
Pompey preview: Mousinho wants a fast start amid goal drought
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has urged his players to start quickly at Charlton, citing a recent lack of goals as the main concern. Mousinho highlighted that, while his side has often controlled matches and created chances, finishing in key moments has been inconsistent. He demanded improvements at the top end of the pitch to convert control into points.
Portsmouth enter the game without a goal so far in February and have managed more than one goal in a match only once this year. The fixture at The Valley begins a run of three away matches in eight days for Mousinho’s squad — a compact schedule that is partly a consequence of the December postponement. He described the congestion as an added pressure but framed the sequence as a chance to pick up points quickly on the road.
Mousinho also noted Charlton’s recent home form and physical style under their manager, calling them a "very solid side" that poses problems through strength and direct play. Portsmouth will be looking to complete the double over Charlton after their 2-1 victory at Fratton Park earlier in the season, something the club has not achieved against this opponent since the mid-1980s.
Context, atmosphere and what to expect
The match resumes a fixture that was abandoned in December following a medical emergency involving a home supporter in the stands who later died in hospital. The replayed encounter is expected to carry a respectful atmosphere, with both sets of fans and players mindful of that tragic context.
On the pitch, Charlton are built to be hard to break down at home and have shown recent effectiveness with their physical approach. Portsmouth will likely aim to unsettle the hosts early, press for quick transitions and try to convert the few clear chances they create — the recurring theme from recent weeks. Expect a tactical battle in midfield, with set pieces and moments of individual quality potentially deciding a tight contest.
With fixture congestion a factor, squad rotation and fitness will also be in focus. Portsmouth’s management has to balance freshness across three away games in quick succession, while Charlton will aim to use home familiarity to impose their style and secure three points.
Fans planning to tune in should check their account access ahead of the 2: 15 p. m. ET pre-match window to ensure smooth viewing or listening. On a busy week of Championship action, this rearranged tie provides a compact, consequential test for both sides.
