Charlton Athletic vs Portsmouth is the Bill Shankly Derby, and the long awaited clash returns to SE7 on Saturday December 6, 2025. The contest is set to kick off at 3:30 PM at The Valley, Charlton Athletic’s home ground. We’ll see you all on Sunday as fans flock to what should be an epic afternoon of football! Each teams’ focus, however, is squarely on getting major points in the league!
Charlton Athletic has an incredibly dedicated supporters’ culture mixed with a strong competitive edge. Here’s hoping they use that home field advantage to crush their competition. Having trained hard, the team is looking to take full advantage of the enthusiasm found amongst their die-hard fans. Yet they have a great history at The Valley. That can make all the difference in the world to how far you go in that championship game.
Portsmouth will come into The Valley looking to steal an impressive away win. The team, which has fought through injury and adversity all season, stands as a dangerous and disciplined challenger. Their coaching staff has really tried to keep them focused on just doing their game plan, doing what they’re supposed to do in this game.
Charlton Athletic v Portsmouth, pantomime boorery on the pitch. It also emphasizes the deep soccer culture and historic rivalry between the two clubs. The two teams have historically met nearly every year. This third match-up will keep adding to what has been an already thrilling rivalry.
With the date drawing closer, excitement is exploding among fans. Both sides preparations in advance of what should be a spectacular event! Ticket sales have been strong, a sign that this has really captured the imagination of the soccer people. Fans should get into the stadium early to enjoy the gameday experience. Show your support to create a thriving community as you cheer your teams to success!



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