Charlton Athletic’s Championship match away at Portsmouth was a knee-jerk cancellation on the morning of Saturday, December 6, 2025. This heartbreaking decision followed a shocking event that had led to the death of a devotee. The match, held at The Valley, was paused at 12:45 PM due to a medical emergency in the lower tier of the Covered End.
Players walked off the pitch a little more than five minutes after the initial halt, as medical staff received treatment to the medical emergency. Charlton Athletic would go on to announce, despite these supporters’ best efforts, that the fan had unfortunately died. The club released a statement at 1:30 PM expressing their devastation over the incident.
Charlton Athletic Football Club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of a supporter. The fan experienced a medical emergency at The Valley today. Our deepest sympathies go out to the supporter’s family and friends during this unimaginably painful time from everyone at the club. – Charlton Athletic
The tragic incident has garnered national and even international attention, prompting both clubs to share their condolences on social media. Portsmouth too issued a statement that expressed the depth of their sadness over the event.
Pompey are shocked and saddened to hear that the Charlton fan who fell ill at today’s match has died. Our hearts go out to their family and friends during this tragic time, and our deepest condolences are with them. – Portsmouth
As the news spread, fans and players alike reflected on the gravity of the situation, which overshadowed the competitive spirit of the game. The decision to walk off the match speaks to the severity of the medical emergency that played out in front of fans.
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