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Charlton Athletic – Interesting Facts

When were Charlton Athletic founded?

Charlton Athletic Football Club was founded on June 9, 1905, by a group of teenagers and young men associated with local youth clubs in South-East London, including the East Street Mission. The club initially started in a small street in Charlton and turned professional in 1920.

What were they previously named?

East Street Mission (1905)
Blundell Mission
Charlton Reds

Who are their local rivals?

Crystal Palace
Millwall

What nicknames have they had?

While not official legal names, the team is historically known by nicknames including “The Addicks”, “The Valiants”, and “Red Robins”.

What home stadiums names have they had?

The Valley (1919–1985, 1992–present): Known locally as “the swamp”, this has been their permanent home, accommodating up to 75,000 spectators in the past.
The Mount, Catford (1923–1924): A brief, failed attempt to move the stadium, leading to a quick return to The Valley.
Selhurst Park & Upton Park (1985–1992): The club shared these stadiums during a seven-year period of homelessness, returning to a redeveloped Valley in 1992.