The Club
Charlton Athletic, The Valley and everything in between
Club history
Charlton Athletic were founded in 1905 in the district of Charlton in south-east London. The club rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s, spending seven seasons in the Premier League. Home is The Valley (one of English football's most atmospheric grounds), and the Addicks have a rich history and a loyal, hard-to-please fanbase who wouldn't have it any other way.
The Valley
The Valley is Charlton's home ground, on Floyd Road, London SE7 8BL, with a capacity of 27,111. The stadium was famously reclaimed by the fans in 1992 after the club had been forced to groundshare. The return to The Valley is marked every year on 5 December, known to everyone round here as Valley Day.
Getting to The Valley
- Train: Charlton station (from London Bridge or Cannon Street), a 5 minute walk
- Bus: routes 53, 54, 380, 422, 486
- Car: SE7 8BL, limited parking so arrive early
- Plan your journey on TfL →