The Valley

The Valley is the football stadium and home ground of Charlton Athletic FC, located in the Charlton area of southeast London. The ground has served as the club’s principal stadium for much of the 20th and 21st centuries and is a focal point for local sporting events.

The stadium comprises the playing pitch surrounded by four stands and facilities for spectators and club operations; it is used primarily for professional football matches and related events. Matchdays draw local and visiting supporters and the venue is integrated into the area’s transport network.

Originally opened in the early 20th century, the ground has undergone several periods of redevelopment and refurbishment; the modern stadium dates from post-war and late 20th-century rebuilding phases. Renovations have improved spectator facilities and safety standards while retaining the site’s traditional role as Charlton Athletic’s home.

Geographically the stadium sits in Charlton in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in southeast London, within the urban fabric of Greater London and a short distance from the River Thames and central London.

• Capacity and transport: Home stadium of Charlton Athletic Football Club with a seating capacity of approximately 27,000 and matchday public transport access via Charlton rail station and local buses.