CHARLTON ATHLETIC - THE VALLEY
GROUND
Away fans are housed in the Jimmy Seed (South) Stand at one end of the ground, which is slightly raised above pitch level, making for a generally good view. Up to 3,000 away fans can be accommodated in this end. However, if the visiting team are unlikely to sell their full allocation of 3,000 tickets, then this end may be shared with home fans. This stand being older than the rest of the ground, looks somewhat tired and for those used to other modern premiership grounds, may find it somewhat of a shock.
PUBS
The Antigallican is near Charlton station is popular with Toon fans. However it can get very busy and this is not helped by the local police not allowing fans to drink outside during hot weather. The Rose of Denmark, on Woolwich Road is a cracking pub for away fans, but is home fans only AFTER the game.
There is also the Charlton Liberal club which can be found if you turn right out of Charlton station and walking 300yds up the hill on the left-hand side of the road, past the shops. But they do charge a small fee to get in. It is only 5 minutes from the away end.
GETTING THERE
Leave the M25 at junction 2 and follow the A2 towards London. When the A2 becomes the A102(M), take the A206 towards Woolwich and you will come to the ground on your right.
TRAIN
The ground is within walking distance of Charlton railway station, which is served by Charing Cross and London Bridge mainline stations. On Saturdays there are also services from Cannon Street station.
* MESSAGE FROM CHARLTON FAN: Just a quick message from a Charlton fan to warn you the trains are not running to Charlton from Charing X or Waterloo East on Sunday. The trains are few and far between (engineering works) and running only from London Bridge. There is an update on the CAFC website.
Safe journey
TUBE
Although Charlton station is very close to the Valley, many people will find it easier to take the far more reliable tube, using the Jubilee Line to get to North Greenwich station and then take the short ride on buses 161, 472 or 486.