Charlton and Portsmouth issue a statement with their match abandoned after a medical emergency in the Covered Lower End.
Play was halted on the 13th minute of the Championship fixture, when players and supporters alerted the referee.
Players then went down the tunnel while the fan received treatment from first responders and then left the stand later on.
Sadly it has since been confirmed that the supporter has died.
Charlton saying: “The club are devastated to report that a Charlton Athletic supporter has died following a medical emergency during today’s game at The Valley against Portsmouth.
“The match was halted in the 12th minute while the supporter received treatment and was subsequently postponed.
“The club would like to thank the Charlton staff and first responders who did everything they could, but sadly the supporter later passed away in hospital.
“The club are grateful to supporters in attendance and the Portsmouth players and staff for their patience and understanding as this tragedy unfolded.
“Everyone at the club sends their heartfelt condolences to the supporter’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”
Charlton Athletic are devastated to report that a supporter has passed away following a medical emergency at The Valley today.
Everyone at the club sends their heartfelt condolences to the supporter’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.#cafc
— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) December 6, 2025
Due to a medical emergency in the crowd, today’s match has been abandoned.
We thank you for your patience and understanding. Everyone at the club sends their best wishes to the supporter affected and thank our medical team and first responders.
Information on when the match…
— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) December 6, 2025
Reporter Louis Mendez wrote: “The game is being paused due to a medical emergency in the crowd. ⏱️ 13′ 🔴
The players are being taken off the pitch. ⏱️ 18′ 🔴 #cafc 0-0 #pompey 🔵
“The fan is being removed on a stretcher. It’s worth remembering that family members/friends of the supporter may well be on here so might be best not sharing details of who it is publicly. ⏱️ 25′ 🔴 #cafc 0-0 #pompey 🔵
“Dave Lockwood on the PA system has just said it will be a while before they can give a further update and thanked the supporters in the ground for their patience. ⏱️ 51′ 🔴 #cafc 0-0 #pompey 🔵
“The game has been abandoned.
Thoughts are with the supporter involved, their friends and family and everyone in the ground today. ❤️”
Due to a medical emergency in the crowd, today’s match has been abandoned.
We thank you for your patience and understanding. Everyone at the club sends their best wishes to the supporter affected and thank our medical team and first responders.
Information on when the match…
— Charlton Athletic FC (@CAFCofficial) December 6, 2025
Charlton Athletic tweeted: “15′ Play has been temporarily paused due to a medical emergency in the Covered End Lower.
“The players have been taken off the pitch as treatment continues.
“Due to a medical emergency in the crowd, today’s match has been abandoned.
“We thank you for your patience and understanding. Everyone at the club sends their best wishes to the supporter affected and thank our medical team and first responders.
“Information on when the match will be rescheduled will be announced in due course.”
Portsmouth posted on their website: “Pompey’s Championship match against Charlton at The Valley has been abandoned following a medical incident in the home section of the crowd.
“Our thoughts and best wishes are with the individual involved and their family.
“The club will provide information on a new date for the fixture and ticketing arrangements in due course.”
Our thoughts and best wishes are with the individual involved.
The club will provide information on a new date for the fixture and ticketing arrangements in due course.
— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) December 6, 2025
Twitter users paid respect as Charlton and Portsmouth issue statement with the match abandoned after a medical emergency..
@PompeyTransfer: Some things are much bigger than football, thinking of that supporter and sending best wishes 💙
@KBslittlesis: My thoughts are with all those #cafc supporters who helped our fan in the Covered End. It can be a really upsetting experience. Mind yourselves and talk if you need to. Big love to you all, heroes everyone ♥️
@mikeshipp1971: Pompey fan here – this is when you realise football takes a back seat. Thoughts and prayers to the fan and their family 🙏
@Tuffers56: Absolutely the right decision and feel for the individual concerned, and their family and friends. The club do need to learn from this though as the lack of communication was very poor.
@mfc_noah85: Thought are with the persons family, such a worrying thing to happen at the football
@tylerowlinson02: Absolutely heartbreaking. Praying to god that the fan pulls through and makes it. You never want to see this at the football. My thoughts are with the fan and their family ❤️❤️❤️ #cafc
@jakemeyers2015: Plenty of things bigger than football 💙 ❤️ Hoping your fan recovers, wishing them all the best🤞🏻
@JordanHampton: Thoughts with the fan who was taken ill, there are more important things than a game of football, which some people need to learn unfortunately. Hope the fan makes a full recovery. ❤️
@Mr_DanT_: True fans won’t be complaining at the abandonment or the cost to get up there. Positive thoughts to your fan and their family! 🙏🏻 Fans first, Football second. PUP
@tylerowlinson02: Absolutely heartbreaking. Praying to god that the fan pulls through and makes it. You never want to see this at the football. My thoughts are with the fan and their family ❤️❤️❤️ #cafc
@Tw3llD86: I feel quite numb about today’s proceedings, no one should ever go to a football game and potentially never make it home. Fingers crossed they pull through and make a 100% recovery #cafc
@Crackyy0_0: Hopefully the Charlton fan is okay! Thoughts are with them and their family today. Football is just a game, matches can be moved and changed. A life means more! #pompey #charlton
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