Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium. Generally, I am a fan of old grounds as they usually have more character. This is Skansen - Skansen 4. It is worth noting that you can only gain entrance to the ground by ticket, which you have to buy from a ticket booth beforehand. Contact numbers for fans using the radios will be collected by the receptionist and placed on the sign out form in the event that radios are not returned. Getting home took forever as the Blackwall Tunnel was very busy. The Charlton fans are clearly passionate about their team but in a non-intimidating way. One alternativeis theAngerstein Hotel on Woolwich Road, which is around a 15minute walk away from the Valley, going towards Greenwich/Woolwich. When waiting for kick off. The away stand is the smallest at the Valley, with a small pie stand/bar with outdoor concourse on the way in. Still better than most grounds in League One. Photos Schedule & Tickets Hotels Restaurants About. Although they gave me mushy peas rather than the beans I had asked for the chips were damn good and neatly filled the hole which had developed since we left Chesterfield early in the morning. Nice Stadium and a great day out shame we lost 2-0 though got behind the team a lot though 3,000 was great support. Good fun. Not just because we won the match and the elation of winning can sometimes cloud your judgement, but overall not once did I feel intimidated or stressed out, which a day away can sometimes cause. I ventured down to use the loo at half-time & queued less time than I normally have to at Elland Road to be fair. Just follow the crowds. An important point to bear in mind for those people travelling towards Central London from Charlton Station after the match the station entrance is in a nearby street called Delafield Road. They followed up this great start with a brilliantly taken free-kick on 34 minutes, scored by Berg Gudmundsson from 25 yards. The home crowd had been silenced from very early on in the match, and I couldnt see Charlton getting back into the match unless there was something spectacular on their bench waiting to come on that we didnt know about. Charlton had fallen into League One, and came back into the Championship whilst Town had plateaued in English footballs second tier. Charlton Athletic vs. Sheffield Wednesday, https://www.football-stadiums.co.uk/grounds/england/the-valley/#sigProId9586c11f05, Holiday Inn Express London Greenwich - 70+, Charlton 'A' Team v Summerstown (13/09/1919), Siemens Meadow, Woolwich Common, Pound Park, Angerstein Lane, The Mount Stadium, Selhurst Park, Red & White (Home) / Grey & Black (Away) Subscribe to Skansen's Swedish newsletter . We live in North London so very easy by Tube. FootballTicketNet is your best solution for Purchasing your Charlton Athletic tickets Online - a Safe, Secured and well known Company with Proven reputation in the Ticket Industry. So as you can expect, the chants were funny! Once inside the stand me & my son were impressed with our view. The Valley is a very impressive stadium with three of the four stands all enclosed. parking will be given on a first come first serve basis. 6. But their home drummer created a good carnival atmosphere. The away end looked very dated, poor food and drinks service leading to crushes and bumps and bangs trying to get to the toilet. The post-match coverage suggested that this game was not the greatest of games. What you did before the game pub/chippy. Fill in your preferred Delivery method of your. During one moment in the game, when Charlton were being resolute in dinner, the friend suddenly presented two Whispa Gold bars to munch on throughout the game. I thought Charlton was a great day out and to be able to tick off a new ground and come away with the three points and a clean sheet was fantastic. Well, that's not going to happen. I was very pessimistic. 6. The beer was typical football standard and priced accordingly. Visit ESPN to view the latest Charlton Athletic news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more The Valley does seem a ground worthy of a higher level of football and if they carry on playing as they are they could well achieve that at the end of the season. Cafc.co.uk Official website of Charlton Athletic FC. We have and will continue to cater to fans from every corner of the globe and are content knowing that we have provided them with an experience that will become a fantastic memory. Rows with photos. I got picked up in North Derbyshire at 8.25, arrived in Charlton around 1pm which included a 30 minutes stop. Nothing highlights this more than the intrusive support beam which restricts a lot of views of the pitch, the only one in the stadium it is worth noting. We were in the top of the large home stand facing to the south (in Block Q.) Plenty of buses along this road as route 486 goes to North Greenwich, although these were full after the match. I enjoy London away days. A long wait for abus then two came at the same time! Plan your visit . What you thought on entering the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? 21/12/22, 0-0 (4-3 after penalties), Carabao Cup, Att: 17,464. The bar staff seemed to be new into the job, being confused, slow and and incapable. However, with Preston occupying a bottom three space in the legaue table, and Charlton just above us, I sensed a relegation 6 pointer in the offing as match day approached and potentially a defining point in our first season back in the Championship. The Valley: Charlton Athletic - Football Stadiums Then I found out that the Dartford Crossing had roadworks going on, removing the toll barriers in preparation for online toll charging a friend who lives nearby told me that the motorways had been gridlocked for days. The current design of crest and badge has not been changed since 1968. The rest of the Valley is very impressive, particularly the large two-tiered home end and Main Stand. Definitely Premier League standard in my opinion. Wolves are the only other club I can think of in the Championship that have a Museum open at present. We walked past a van selling the usual supporter merchandise, including the now widespread T-shirts emblazoned with Keep Calm And Support Charlton, common all over the UK for almost all football clubs. At that moment, I thought I would sit back down. system that played some great music before the game commenced which rocked around the stadium. It seemed that any player, with any saleable value, was shipped away, and Charlton seemed to be the popular destination. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Last one of the 24 grounds in this league to tick off watching the Rams. Wigan Athletic Stadium - DW Stadium - Football Tripper I was looking forward to hearing Into The Valley before kick-off so it was a disappointment to get The Red Red Robin instead. We noticed there were large groups of Huddersfield fans on the train who had made the long trip down from Yorkshire, indicating a possibly bigger away crowd than normal. Metropolitan line from North Harrow to Finchley Road, Jubilee Line to North Greenwich Stationer then Bus to ground. In 1992 though, they moved back home. (This record has subsequently been equalled). You will receive an email as soon as Charlton Athletic Tickets will be available. The away end was good also, considering we are behind one of the goals we could see the pitch brilliantly. No problems. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, toilets etc.. Saw a few Town fans & plenty of Charlton fans, but not a hint of any discord. I travelled from Wimbledon to London Waterloo, then took the Underground Jubilee line to North Greenwich and then a bus to the stadium. Tfl.gov.uk Website of the London Underground and other London public transport. Here are some of our favourites near to The Valley: Though the grounds newest stand was redeveloped in 2000-2001, the whole place is starting to look its age. On Saturdays there are also services from Cannon Street station. By train. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail at contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. Otherwise, the height between rows is good and the stand quite steep, keeping you fairly close to the playing action. A bit tough on Charlton I suppose, especially as their Arsenal loanee Sanogo scored a hat-trick. This diminished the anticipation but it had been a few years since I last went to the Valley so I was looking forward to seeing the place again. Easy but as per previous visit, too many police, especially on horses. The same old story of dominating stats and possession and not taking chances. Expect to be searched on entering the ground and there are two levels to the away stand so ask which path to follow or you may end up in the wrong section/tier. We finished our pie and chips and then entered the stadium. I think this was the only football match I've ever been to where the programme cost the same as a match ticket! Average Attendance Good old satnav got us around the M25 and A2, arriving by 10am. Came down on one of the official club coaches. Q:Does the ticket office have a hearing loop? We had a fantastic view of most of the pitch, unfortunately, with the Seed stand being a bit shallow our view of the "away" goal was more or less obscured. To kill some further time, I ate at the Trafalgar Caf on Trafalgar Road, slumped over Fridays Evening Standard and Mirror. Looking for Charlton Athletic Tickets ? If my team is going to kill time at the end of games from September to May, it could be a positive but slightly unfulfilled season. Food on offer includes a range of Pies; Peppered Steak (4), Chicken Balti (4) and Cheese & Onion Pies (4), These outlets are supplemented by separate hot dog stalls (4 per Hot Dog). Follow your nose across the street and you are there. On a cold Tuesday evening, you will want more from a train service, because the car is not a serious option if you are travelling to football grounds that are close to Central London. Instead there was a roped-off section for the pitch and the crowd stood or sat on the earthworks in the surrounding area. Post 3pm the sun moves behind the Jimmy Seed stand and it is difficult to see the action at that end. Certainly I got the impression the whole operation inside & outside the stadium is set up for clubs bringing sub 1000 support & no alternative plans by the Police or club are put in place for the bigger teams. The Valley isn't easily seen as the name suggests, is in a valley but apart from the away end is quite modern and impressive. 15 minutes from time the Spireites pulled a goal back and it was end- to-end stuff from then on but in stoppage time, with our lads committed to attack, the homesters broke away and notched a killer third goal. Responsibly, London Hotels - Find and Book Yours And Help Support This Website, Location map of the Valley football ground, railway station and listed pubs. Stewards 10/10 Bars selling beer 8/10 Pies 8/10 Atmosphere 7/10 (but that's because the stadium was only a third full). I spoke to a few of the stewards, both before and at half time. Always a pleasure to visit the Valley, nice to see a win. Interestingly, the large pitchside TV screen showed a classic Charlton game against Liverpool as part of the build-up, a nice idea to celebrate the club's Premiership history. It would actually have been quicker to walk. There are three main ways to buy ticket for Charlton games. All too soon the game ended and I managed to get to the station and on a train back to central London almost straight away. The ground is pretty impressive in size for League One. The ground is a short walk from Charlton Railway Station, which is served by trains from Charing Cross, London Bridge and Waterloo East stations. I do enjoy an away day in the capital and the Valley did not disappoint. Q:Are there fixed positions in the stadium where commentary is available for blind and/or partially sighted supporters? Play I was planing to drive to Dartford station, then catch the stopping service on the north Kent line to Charlton, as Charlton station is no more than a couple of minutes' walk from the ground. Unfortunately, it is not possible to walk completely around the outside of the stadium due to a set of red turnstiles and a red gate leading to the home fans North (and I think) East Stands. There is also the option of renting a private driveway near in the local area viaYourParkingSpace.co.uk. It was a:nice enough place for a drink before the game. However once we hit East London we got snarled up in traffic. AWAY FANS' GUIDE - CHARLTON ATHLETIC | News | Bradford City The away end was small compared to the other stands in the ground but it had a good atmosphere. What did you do before the game pub/chippy home fans friendly? Leave the A102 at the next slip road (sign posted Woolwich & Ferry A206). If you dont want the hassle, the simplest travel option is to take a train from London Bridge going towards Woolwich. I liked the area but will head somewhere else when next in town. 5. 1 Eastern Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1FR. They serve food, have good drink options and show live sport on big screens throughout the venue. Why were you looking forward to going to the Valley football ground? We took the National Rail train to Charlton. Angerstein Hotel Facebook Page. I should be used to Barnsley losing away from home. Coming from Braintree in Essex, we set off at 11am getting to Charlton at 12:30pm. A great friendly micropub. First time to Charlton and another personal first, first time I could just walk to a ground from an airport as its only three miles from London City via the Woolwich Tunnel! Very easy train to London Paddington from South Wales. A disappointing result for us should have got at least a draw but thats football for you. Say we are staying up!' On the more positive side, The Valley had always been a pleasant away day with no problems in the past with the home fans, stewards, or the police, and one can usually enjoy good football chit-chat with the home supporters on the train both before and after the match. 22 The Village, Charlton, London SE7 8UD (020 3417 5996). The league game had a better atmosphere but the result was better for us in the Cup. A non-stop train that only takes an hour and 23 minutes. Charlton had to endure a seven-year exile away from The Valley between 1985 and 1992 and since its return the ground has been expanded on multiple occasions. Same old story for us, dominated the game but couldnt take our chances. A combination of tightening their belts and safety red flags at the Valley meant they spent the best part of a decade playing their games at Crystal Palaces and West Hams stadiums. Tony Watt was the man who scored this time after being set up by Igor Vetokele. Peter Inwood a visiting Leeds fan adds; There is one solitary supporting column in the entire ground and guess where it is? I touched out and touched in when I should have just continued with my journey. 5. Directions to Nils Ericsons Plan 4 (Stockholm) with public transportation. As away fans you do seem very distant from the other sides of the ground. English side Charlton Athletic play their home matches at The Valley. From the last visit my memory had left me with a favourable impression. Stewards were great, helpful and happy to chat away about the game and the league in general. No further than 10 minutes west in the direction of Asda along the A206 is the Rose of Denmark and The Pickwick which are decent backups if the Antigallican is too full, as is often the case on matchdays. The atmosphere within the Valley wasnt the best however 3,000 away fans created an electric atmosphere. Stewards were great, really friendly and happy to assist. The jests were taken in good spirit by the stewards and it happily diffused the scenario for all concerned. Fill in your personal details (no need to register). However, Im not a fan of this one. Perhaps the most entertaining aspect of the game was when one Charlton fan somehow found his way into the closed stand to one side of us and began trying to wind up the away support, much to the amusement of the travelling supporters. I met my friend in the Gate Clock Wetherspoons at Greenwich. I watched a young student walk out of a barber shop, gentling patting his shorn hair with the desperate hope that everything had gone alright in the chair. There are no limits on the number of seats available for either home or away ambulant disabled supporters and these seats will be no further than three rows from an access point or gangway. The match got underway with Preston getting out of the traps early and putting the hosts under pressure which resulted in a promising free kick that Paul Gallacher happily tucked away into the top corner to give us a dream start. The away end was very unusually subdued seems as though a bit of frustration at our recent performances is starting to creep in. we made our way down a hill to the Valley Stadium for 1pm. I had never been to this ground before and it was a game of two teams who are fighting to get out of this league so it was a big fixture. In short, a lovely ground! Most of the time Charlton Athletic tickets do go on general sale - for the big games the tickets are sold out and not available on general sale - then your best option is to use. With King Billy back in charge at the City Ground it seemed only right to attend his first away game back and it had the potential to turn into an absolute great day. One stand on one side of the pitch was closed due to it being an FA Cup game, as were the upper tiers of the two other home stands. The Valley is the 27,111 capacity home ground of Championship side Charlton Athletic Football Club. Not sardine-like but still crowded enough to make you want to get out the area in a hurry and into the seating areas. A plenty simple affair. Q:What match commentary does the clubprovide for visually impaired supporters? Het e-mailadres wordt niet gepubliceerd. I suspect that most people were thinking of a nil-nil result when Noel Hunt (signed on loan two days earlier) scored in the 95th minute. All Light Blue. Walked passed a couple of burger vans and a chippy close to the away end so theres a few options to stop off and get something to eat. Hopefully you will have a better game to watch plus the game for a fiver day seems to be an annual event so worth it. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground: I had already visited Charltons home, The Valley, on several previous occasions in the past three years. As the case on the way down, the journey took around 5 hours. Photos Schedule & Tickets Hotels Restaurants About. They served the usual food, that most teams serve. Just when we began to worry whether we really could capitalise on this situation, Paul Gallacher fired in a corner that rebounded back to him, and he caught a defender napping and struck a sweet shot from a tight angle to put us 2-0 up before the break. We had a good view of the action when the game started; too good, in fact, since Charlton tore the Spireites apart for the first half hour and took a 2-0 lead which looked likely to develop into something embarrassing.
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