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POST-MATCH THREAD: Charlton Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday: Saturday 18th October 2025: KO 15:00
Bottom of the table and a club in crisis, visitors Sheffield Wednesday come to the Valley looking for a bit of inspiration. Conversely, the Addicks must have smelled blood in the water, looking for a chance to claim all three points off the strugglers. The opening minutes were scrappy until Charlton’s industriousness…
Players Marks: Charlton v Wendies (closes Sunday lunchtime)
marks 0.5 to 10.0 please: sorry it seems to be a double spacing which I can't change KAMINSKI: JONES: BURKE: JONES: GILLESPHEY: BREE: COVENTRY: CAREY: DOCHERTY: BELL: KELMAN: CAMPBELL: Referee: Subs: LEABURN: OLAOFE: Ramsay: n/a Knibbs: n/a J.R-C: n/a
2025-26 CL Prediction League Week 9 Fixtures
I don't know about you, but my predictions take me about two hours on Friday morning. It's not the same for Follower Fred, who just copies the previous week's highest scorer, or Hopeful Harriet, who gives no thought to the matches but predicts a 2-0 win for Charlton and 2-0 defeats for Millwall and Palace. Meanwhile,…
BEAT THE BOOKIE 2025/26 - Week 8 fixtures
Welcome back following the international break. The Rules Each week a selection from the weekends games will be posted up. You will be given a virtual tenner to put on either a single, double or treble. Simply post your bet from the selections and we'll work out everyone's virtual winnings/losses over the season. If you…
MATCH THREAD : Charlton Athletic V Sheffield Wednesday : Saturday 18th October 2025 : KO 15:00
Hello everyone, and welcome to todays match thread… So after the enforced mid season international break, we are back in action today when we welcome Sheffield Wednesday to The Valley and a chance to get ourselves back on track with a three point haul after the rather disappointing 2-0 loss at Preston last time out……
The Charlton Life Photography Competition sponsored by Clifton Cameras
The Charlton Life Photography Competition sponsored by Clifton Cameras There are so many great photos in the thread that we thought it would be a good idea to hold a competition!It’s open to all members, rules are simple! * Only one photo per member * Photo must have been taken in 2025 * It can be of any subject you like…
The Les Reed Record is gone!
Ange Postecoglou sacked by Notts Forest after just 39 days in charge.
Big Screen /scoreboard
I was expecting to find a thread about the change of Big Screen/scoreboard design - perhaps I am alone in thinking that the new design is 'challenging' to read from a distance with the changes in colour, size and layout? I was struggling to read the players' names and the time from the Upper West on Saturday,though I…
Matt Godden signs on a two year contract
+1yr club option. welcome Matt. seems to be the May replacement. what do we all think?
Other club Forums
After a game i tend to look at the opposing teams forums to get both sides of the story (QPR was fun today). None of them have as much coverage as CL (most very little), especially in terms of match threads.
The Boys of Summer 2025 (MLB)
Well opening day is upon us today. Let's hope the Mets can go one better this time around with the addition of Soto and bringing Pete Alonso back.
++Charlie Kelman signs on a 4 year deal++
Any they body through the door and a goal scorer this time. Welcome Charlie
Loan watch 25/26
Now we have a few players out on loan I thought it might be good to have one thread to keep track of them. Although unlikely to play for us again I am including Terry Taylor as he is still a Charlton player. Nathan Asiimwe - Season long loan to Wimbledon…
+++ Charlton complete Thomas Kaminski signing +++
Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce the permanent signing of Belgian international goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee. The 6ft 3in stopper won the 2023/24 Premier League Save of the Season and played every game during the Hatters’ top-flight campaign, making the second-highest number…
Tyreece Campbell - June 2025 - called up for Jamaica again (p34)
Couldn't find an existing thread on him, am I right in thinking this is his first start in the league? Think he did come on as sub once before in the league but not started :) According to wiki his full name is Tyreece Anthony Tupac Shakur Campbell so hopefully he will strike up a good partnership with the notorious Jayden…
Bjorn Borg
I was saddened today to read of his battle with prostate cancer. An absolute hero of mine, and I was fortunate enough to Ball Boy for him at Wembley Arena back in the 70's and I will never forget his kindness and generosity when he and his manager invited me into his dressing room and signed whatever I wanted. To find out…
ParkRun / Running Thread
Any lifers enjoy taking part? I'm a regular at Chelmsford Central where a runner was displaying a Charlton shirt. Good to see!
Managerial sackings, comings and goings
The October international break is clearly a chance to wield the axe First Di Matteo gets the push from Villa, and now Guidolin has been replaced at Swansea by Bob Bradley To me it all seems terribly early in the season to make changes...For reference, we sacked Dowie on the 13th November…
Great news for Japanophiles - Grand Sumo is back (brief intro to sumo included for those interested)
live now on NHK World - English commentary. Greatest sumo wrestler of all time, 35 year old Hakuho, going for his 45th championship :)
England Cricket 2025
Time for a new thread. So, what do we have to look forward to in 2025? Well, for a start, the Men have the Champions Trophy in February/March. The main focus of attention for me this year, however, are likely to be the Test Series against each of the two big guns - India at home and the Ashes in Australia. It doesn't get…
Nathan Jones has never lost a home [ETA League] game…
…while his team is playing in League One. Luton: PL13 W10 D3 L0 Charlton: PL7 W2 D5 L0
Wordle and other daily puzzles thread
As we're having technical issues with some of the bigger threads, I'm closing the old wordle thread, and starting a new one here. As ever, post your results, but don't spoil the solution for other posters.
How many points in October 2025?
Preston (A) Sheff Wed (H) Ipswich (A) Hull (A)
Gig spy
The Cure, Wembley arena last week 10/10. Superb, no different to 30 years ago. 2 hrs 40. One of the best ever. Red Hot Chilli Peppers O2 Monday. Excellent 8/10. Biffy Clyro O2 tonight . Brilliant. 9/10. If you like Oasis/Kasabian they're nearly up there. Mosh pit mental.
Formula 1 Thread
Lewis Hamilton just won the US grand prix and the world championship for the 3rd time. Say what you like about him having the best car etc but he's wiped the floor with his teammate and to be a triple champ is some achievement.
Holidays 2025
Its almost that time for planning your holidays for 2025. Some of my trips have already been booked up the end of the Caribbean cruise but will finalise the extension on to South America next month. This will be my first time on a cruise and still apprehensive about doing this kind of travel but unless I try it I should…
JOHNNIE JACKSON - managed AFC Wimbledon to 2025 League 2 Play-off Final victory(p46)
Cawley & club announces
James Bree signs on loan until January 2026
https://www.charltonafc.com/news/james-bree-arrives-loan
**** ROLLING REELS - CHARLTON MATCH HIGHLIGHTS THREAD ****
At the request of Dave2l this is the the thread to come to for all of your match highlights. After each game, you'll find the best and worst here ...... extra clips/gifs welcome of course.
Valley Gold and Jackpot latest
Results from the Bournemouth game on Saturday were as follows: VALLEY GOLD 1st £750 1317 M Pope Edenbridge 2nd £350 1853 Janis Howley Welling 3rd £150 2425 Robert Mitchell Sturminster Newton, Dorset JACKPOT 1st £813 2525 Catherine Rayner Bexleyheath 2nd £100 2601 Maggie Whiston West Wickham
Premier League 25/26
Opening fixtures Friday, 15 August * Liverpool v Bournemouth (20:00) Saturday, 16 August * Aston Villa v Newcastle United (12:30) * Brighton v Fulham (15:00) * Nottingham Forest v Brentford (15:00) * Sunderland v West Ham United (15:00) * Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley (15:00) * Wolves v Manchester City (17:30) Sunday, 17…
The White Swan Needs You
Hi all, I know Paul also mentioned this in the 'demise of pubs' thread far more eloquently that I will, but its probably worth flagging separately too. For those heading to the game on Saturday… A local group is trying to restore The White Swan in Charlton Village and keep it open long-term as a community run venue. They…
Today I will mostly be listening to .... (Vol 2)
We've had a repeat of the fake new page problem on the Today I will mostly be listening to .... thread, so I'm closing that one and starting a new one here. The last post that you may or may not have seen is this one:
Football facts that don't sound true (but are)
Inspired by the Aguero not being a PotY conversation, what other facts do you know that sound like they shouldn't be true but are? I'll start with a couple. Jens Lehmann went a whole season in the Champions League without conceding a goal, and got all the way to the final. Sergio Ramos has scored more goals than Andres…
Under 18's updates - 25/26 season (from p77)
Charlton’s U18s began their season in winning fashion, claiming all three points from a 2-1 victory at Leeds United on Saturday. https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5d53dd194a499/u18s-report-leeds-united-1-charlton-2
Woolwich Ferry Roundabout
Just a heads up to those who travel via the Woolwich ferry roundabout either for match days or general travel. Apparently there is going to be major road works on the roundabout starting in mid September for approximately 10 months. The highways people have advised the Ambulance Station staff to be warned of potentially…
Stream for Sheffield Wed game
can’t see a stream available from Italy on Charlton TV. Is this one of the games where it’s only available in certain countries? How do you get a list of those countries. I remember this happening for a recent game and someone kindly posted the info
Championship Games 25/26
They just led into Birmingham Vs Ipswich with "Ipswich down a division, Birmingham up a division, it's Tom Brady against Ed Sheeran" 🤮🤮🤮 Anyway, who's your money on tonight?
Club shop
Does anyone know if the club shop is open for mail orders? I placed a order on 1st April and not heard anything. thx
After the Millwall game - club reply to CAST p34, further CAST response p45
London Senior Trophy
Charlton's Under 21s will continue to compete in the London Senior Cup in 2025-26, but for the first time the Under 18s have been entered in the London Senior Trophy as well. The draw for both competitions will be made within the next fortnight, so watch this space.
MATCH PREVIEW: Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday - Saturday 18th October 2025 - 3pm KO
Charlton Athletic vs Sheffield Wednesday Saturday 18th October 2025 - 3pm Kick-Off Referee: Tom Reeves Introduction One of the benefits of being in the Championship these days, is the fact that we have to concern ourselves over whether games will be postponed for International breaks or not. As a result though it feels a…
Sheffield Wednesday Protest
Sheffield Wednesday has sold out the Jimmy Seed Stand on Saturday and will almost certainly be making a verbal protest and calling for the removal of their owner Dejphon Chansiri who has yet to pay the September wages, and seems hell-bent on killing their club. We have suffered enough from rogue owners in recent years, so…
Wot no Millwall relegation thread?
Well there should be! Shocking that today. We’re going down. See you next season, as long as we don’t pass you on the way down.
Museum open today and BEFORE Saturday's game
You don't have to be this fit to visit the museum today (11 to 2.30) or, due to these new weird 3.00pm KOs, Saturday (before the game only 11 to 1.00) Free entry in Harvey Gardens #cafc players O'Linn, E Firmani, Leary and Darvel are watched by trainer Jimmy Trotter in front of the old East Terrace
Jonjo Shelvey in Dubai
On the BBC website today: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2n8wd2znzo
Latest Films
Anyone seen anything lately? Saw The Road: Grim post-apocalyptic affair. Don't recommend it. Up in the Air: Clooney's latest. Slightly sentimental comedy. Good subtle laughs in it and definitely worth a watch.
New Tv series (REMEMBER: No Spoilers)
Right, so i am currently doing shift work, and when i come home i like to unwind by watching an episode of something to chill out before going to bed. Watched Game of Thrones and Homeland recently - anyone got some other good recent series to watch? I'm willing to try most things unless it is along the lines of glee...…
Savings and Investments thread
I hope that like many other fine threads on CL this one will be a place where Lifers can share both knowledge and experience to help others. It isn't for "rich" Lifers. It's the way of the modern world that all of us have to try and save for old age. And it is not the place for politics, even though politics affects our…
Paul Elliott
Excellent interview on Sky. https://www.skysports.com/football/video/30998/13451887/black-history-month-paul-elliott-the-moments-that-make-us
Charlie Connelly in Greenwich
A reminder that Charlton fan and author Charlie Connelly is playing at home next weekend, bringing his "Attention All Shipping" one man show to The Cutty Sark on Friday. There's a few tickets left for anyone who fancies it. My cousins went to see it in Dorchester last year and said it was brilliant.
Moral Dilemma Time: Should I pay for this?
Two and a half years ago I scratched a neighbour's car while parking. I put a message in the road's group chat saying it was me and the owner should let me know. A day later the owner got in touch and said it was his car but he couldn't see the scratch. I regretted telling him at this point! A month later he replied again…
F A Cup 25/26 - 1st round draw tonight 18:30 TNT sports
The Emirates FA Cup fourth round qualifying draw was made live on talkSPORT radio on Monday afternoon, with 32 ties pulled out of the hat for the final stage of the qualifying rounds. With the draw split into North and South sections, 64 clubs will now head into action across the weekend of Saturday 11 October 2025 with a…
Under 21s (Match updates and news)
On a personal level it is extremely disappointing that our Under 23's are seeking permission to play their matches at Beckenham Town this season. Although 5 matches will be played at the Valley, that is too far for me to travel. Of course Beckenham is far from being "Charlton heartland", but of course the regime are…
Matchday Ticket prices 25/26
In setting match-to-match pricing for the 2025/26 campaign the club have benchmarked against other clubs and consulted supporter representatives and below are key components of the club’s pricing for the 2025/26 campaign: * The club are operating gold, silver and bronze category games this season * The majority of games…
THREAD FOR DISCUSSING AWAY FOLLOWINGS (of all clubs)
ok it's easier to talk about away followings here i thought arsenal had a good turnout at wigan for a live sunday game

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