Charlton women news - (2025-26 fixtures are on page 106)

ross1 · February 15

11 points off 3rd and 4th teams

Garrymanilow · February 15

If we can win that game in hand against Ipswich it’ll be within touching distance

EpsomAddick · February 15

Ipswich's game today was called off because of a waterlogged pitch, which might not bode well for Wednesday (and then if the game goes ahead, they'll be fresher than us).

Also interesting to see how unhappy Bristol City fans are right now, including with big-name signing Katie Robinson
https://www.otib.co.uk/topic/233234-southampton-h-15022026-match-thread/

Crusty54 · February 15

AFKABartram said:

Hope it’s not screwed the pitch up

It hasn't. The pitch stood up very well. The new heat/light units were being put on the pitch after the game.

The ball rolled and bounced well throughout the game.

BalladMan · February 15

Anyone know the attendance today. Looked OK from my position behind the benches. Closer to 1k than not I would think.

fenaddick · February 15

BalladMan said:

Anyone know the attendance today. Looked OK from my position behind the benches. Closer to 1k than not I would think.

565 according to the match report

Swindon_Addick · February 15

The pitch held up very well. No way that would have gone ahead if we were still at Crayford.

Does help that the women's game involves fewer sliding tackles so they damage the pitch less and the ref has fewer safety issues to worry about.

DyerConsequences · February 15

Highlights:

https://youtu.be/Nj9I9D2V9Z0?si=nnVCNv0WjgxnK8P4

LoOkOuT · February 15

The family enjoyed it today despite the relentless drizzle and rain. Capped off the day with mates at the O2.

Mason was my player of the match but she wasn’t even on the voting page lol, so I went with Muya, who worked hard and got her goal.

Garrymanilow · February 15

I can't believe it took Kenney so long to get the nod up front. Thestrup has offered so little beyond visible effort but Kenney has always looked like she can hold the ball up better and offer some movement with the ball. Pleased to see her get a poacher's goal as well, hopefully she gets the rest of the season to show even more

JustFloydRoad · February 15

Ipswich vs Charlton 18/2/26 streaming link:

https://www.youtube.com/live/-BpoWiGqdhY?si=ZkrVrd-LeDLStZNl

JustFloydRoad · February 15

ross1 said:

11 points off 3rd and 4th teams

When would it be promotion confirmed*.

Garrymanilow said:

If we can win that game in hand against Ipswich it’ll be within touching distance

It is only a game in hand on Bristol City since they are on 16 games played, Newcastle are on 15 games played, as well, so Wednesday is technically not a game in hand (in terms of confirming promotion).

*- Birmingham, who have a game in hand on us (only have played 14 games atm), are not 3rd/4th, so would not affect promotion (only lifting the trophy).

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5000498/uploads/editor/i1/m8bje3w6xqgi.png

Table correct as of 15/2/26

Crusty54 · February 16

fenaddick said:

BalladMan said:

Anyone know the attendance today. Looked OK from my position behind the benches. Closer to 1k than not I would think.

565 according to the match report

I think the families of the Dartford girls mascots added to the crowd.

It was great to see the girls running around the 1905 Lounge after the game getting the players to sign autographs.

The club needs to make significant efforts to regain support from local girls teams.

AddicksAddict · February 16

Garrymanilow said:

JaShea99 said:

2-1. Can’t say that wasn’t coming.

Edit. Disallowed.

Disallowed on the grounds of not going in the goal

Didn’t stop it counting v Oldham.

Chris_from_Sidcup · February 16

Newcastle can get a maximum of 47 points.
Palace can get a maximum of 46 points.
Bristol City can get a maximum of 44 points.

But they do have games against each other so they can't all reach those totals. But if we take Newcastle's total as the one to beat then we need 4 more wins.

In our next 4 games though we have Bristol City and Palace both away.

AddicksAddict · February 16

Crusty54 said:

sam3110 said:

I'm sure if we go up there will be a lot of investment into the squad. This board seems to want the women's team to thrive, and with the extra money in the WSL and the expansion of the league, they'll want to stay and become established in it ASAP

I understand a budget has been agreed if promotion is achieved. It was mentioned in the recent session with the directors.

Did anyone ask what Jemma White actually does?

AddicksAddict · February 16

DyerConsequences said:

Highlights:

https://youtu.be/Nj9I9D2V9Z0?si=nnVCNv0WjgxnK8P4

Our keeper is something else, isn’t she?

DyerConsequences · February 16

AddicksAddict said:

DyerConsequences said:

Highlights:

https://youtu.be/Nj9I9D2V9Z0?si=nnVCNv0WjgxnK8P4

Our keeper is something else, isn’t she?

Yes another 2 save of the month contenders yesterday. Even the 2 goals she can't really be blamed for. The first, no idea how it gets past Newsham at the near post, then the second N'Dow gets there before her to head into her own net.

DyerConsequences · February 16

Chris_from_Sidcup said:

Newcastle can get a maximum of 47 points.
Palace can get a maximum of 46 points.
Bristol City can get a maximum of 44 points.

But they do have games against each other so they can't all reach those totals. But if we take Newcastle's total as the one to beat then we need 4 more wins.

In our next 4 games though we have Bristol City and Palace both away.

Everyone else has tough games too though. Birmingham have Palace tonight, and in form Southampton and Bristol City away.

Bristol City have us and Birmingham. Newcastle have Palace, and Palace have Birmingham, us and Newcastle.

17 points for the title
11 points for promotion
10 for a playoff place (if Palace don't win tonight that will reduce to 8)

Weegie Addick · February 16

Could do it at Palace away on 29th March. Kind of them to move the match to Selhurst so we can take a lot of support.

Crusty54 · February 16

AddicksAddict said:

Crusty54 said:

sam3110 said:

I'm sure if we go up there will be a lot of investment into the squad. This board seems to want the women's team to thrive, and with the extra money in the WSL and the expansion of the league, they'll want to stay and become established in it ASAP

I understand a budget has been agreed if promotion is achieved. It was mentioned in the recent session with the directors.

Did anyone ask what Jemma White actually does?

She was at the game yesterday. Limping as she had a recent fall and needs surgery.

Weegie Addick · February 16

For those who attend matches, I have a few questions about the current pilot at some clubs where drinking is allowed in the stands. Charlton is not one of the pilot clubs. I’m taking part in a discussion group on this tomorrow so quick responses / thoughts very helpful.

Were you aware of the pilot? How does it fit with the values of women’s football, and with the practicalities of fans' matchday routines?

What, if anything, could a club that are taking part in the pilot do to make the matchday successful from a fan experience perspective?

Do you have any ideas about how clubs and WSL Football can promote the pilot responsibly?

BalladMan · February 16

Weegie Addick said:

For those who attend matches, I have a few questions about the current pilot at some clubs where drinking is allowed in the stands. Charlton is not one of the pilot clubs. I’m taking part in a discussion group on this tomorrow so quick responses / thoughts very helpful.

Were you aware of the pilot? How does it fit with the values of women’s football, and with the practicalities of fans' matchday routines?

What, if anything, could a club that are taking part in the pilot do to make the matchday successful from a fan experience perspective?

Do you have any ideas about how clubs and WSL Football can promote the pilot responsibly?

The people I went to the game with yesterday (not regular attendees at mens games) had no idea you could not drink at your seat, so bought a pint about 10 min before KO and then had to neck it (and miss the KO).

The fact that there is no segregation between fans (not a problem) seems to suggest that the availability of alcohol to drink in the stands would have no effect of rowdiness of crowd. I was literally sat next to a Durham supporter and we had a good chat about the fact that they have no equivalent mens team and how that affects the womens team.

The only downside I can anticipate is that people would be up and down to the toilet more often, which would be frustrating.

Generally speaking, there did not seem to be many drinking and mostly families, so I don't think it would percipitate heavy, irresponsible drinking, but would be nice to have a choice. I also don't think it would affect attendances (positive or negatively)

EpsomAddick · February 16

Palace 1-0 up at Birmingham

JustFloydRoad · February 16

Weegie Addick said:

For those who attend matches, I have a few questions about the current pilot at some clubs where drinking is allowed in the stands. Charlton is not one of the pilot clubs. I’m taking part in a discussion group on this tomorrow so quick responses / thoughts very helpful.

Were you aware of the pilot? How does it fit with the values of women’s football, and with the practicalities of fans' matchday routines?

What, if anything, could a club that are taking part in the pilot do to make the matchday successful from a fan experience perspective?

Do you have any ideas about how clubs and WSL Football can promote the pilot responsibly?

Were you aware of the pilot? Yes made a thread about it.

How does it fit with the values of women’s football, and with the practicalities of fans' matchday routines?

Apart from the banning on shirt sponsors I don't see how it doesn't fit in with the values of women football. I guess as suggested above, it simply means there isn't a rush at the kiosk

What, if anything, could a club that are taking part in the pilot do to make the matchday successful from a fan experience perspective?

Alcohol free zones, trust me they are needed.

Do you have any ideas about how clubs and WSL Football can promote the pilot responsibly?

Through announcements and advert campaigns.

If this is a survey I would recommend you check out this thread: https://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/98870/drinking-in-the-stands-could-it-catch-on/p1

EpsomAddick · February 16

2-0 Palace

EpsomAddick · February 16

Weegie Addick said:

For those who attend matches, I have a few questions about the current pilot at some clubs where drinking is allowed in the stands. Charlton is not one of the pilot clubs. I’m taking part in a discussion group on this tomorrow so quick responses / thoughts very helpful.

Were you aware of the pilot? How does it fit with the values of women’s football, and with the practicalities of fans' matchday routines?

What, if anything, could a club that are taking part in the pilot do to make the matchday successful from a fan experience perspective?

Do you have any ideas about how clubs and WSL Football can promote the pilot responsibly?

I was aware of the pilot. I don't drink at games myself, but I reckon it could fit into fans' matchday routines as long as they know in advance . Early kick-offs don't help - if it's at 12pm not as many people will want a drink beforehand or even at half-time - but I think people getting to the ground at 1.45pm or so for a 2pm kick-off might well appreciate being able to get a drink without having to neck it before taking their seat.

Posters etc. on the concourses, or maybe advertising boards (A boards or similar) outside the ground, that can be put up for women's games and taken away for men's games might help, especially if they also advertise pie-and-a-pint type deals.

In a way, getting the message out there that fans can drink in the stands might help create a perception that there's less likely to be rowdy/antisocial behaviour, i.e. "Fans at women's games can be trusted to drink in the stands, which shows they're sensible enough not to act up and cause problems."

Weegie Addick · February 16

Thanks all, and for the link to earlier thread @JustFloydRoad

EpsomAddick · February 16

3-0 Palace

Bunk · February 16

Weegie Addick said:

For those who attend matches, I have a few questions about the current pilot at some clubs where drinking is allowed in the stands. Charlton is not one of the pilot clubs. I’m taking part in a discussion group on this tomorrow so quick responses / thoughts very helpful.

Were you aware of the pilot? How does it fit with the values of women’s football, and with the practicalities of fans' matchday routines?

What, if anything, could a club that are taking part in the pilot do to make the matchday successful from a fan experience perspective?

Do you have any ideas about how clubs and WSL Football can promote the pilot responsibly?

Was aware of it, but I don’t drink alcohol anymore so not sure if my views are a good sample

I’m not against people having a quite pint in their seats at the ground or in their seats the people I go with would probably do it given the chance and I wouldn’t mind being around it. I just don’t understand the need for having a pint in your seats maybe ive just been sober for to long.

I am worried it will cause some louder behaviour that goes against the family vibe that the women’s game seems to be trying to cultivate, there’s nothing to put off families who are unsure about football quicker than a group of loud people tanked up on beer sitting near by swearing every few seconds.

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