The match has been stopped and the players have been temporarily removed from the field for the attention of a fan in the stands of the stadium. We will be updating on what may happen in the next few minutes.
The intensity of this match has decreased and the ball is being played more in midfield; both teams are defending very well and giving up few spaces, a good pace of the game in this first half in this moment.
Lots of intensity but little clarity so far in this very close and exciting match, the goal has not yet arrived and the fans have not stopped cheering, good pace of the game in this first half, great time.
The pace of the game increases as the minutes go by and so far there is no clear goal-scoring opportunity in this match that has been improving as it has gone on. Portsmouth has the ball and has gradually managed to relieve the pressure.
They are fighting intensely for the ball and at the moment there is no team that imposes conditions, Charlton continues to send long passes to try to find an unmarked striker, good pace of the game,, great match.
The first few minutes of the match saw the home team pressing and looking to create danger from the start. The opponent defended and tried to relieve the pressure little by little. A promising start to this great match.
The first half between Charlton and Portsmouth kicks off and both teams immediately seek to control the ball and attack to create their first dangerous chances, a great start to this first half, the match is kickoff.
Everything is ready for the start of the first half. The players are ready and in the tunnel waiting for the signal to go out onto the field and for the ball to start rolling for the first 45 minutes, all ready.
The players finish warming up and return to their locker rooms to receive final instructions from their coaches before returning to the field for the start of the first 45 minutes of this great football match.
There’s a great turnout at the stadium, almost half full, and it’s expected that as we get closer to the start of the game we’ll have a full house with a fan base that lives up to the expectations of this great match.
The Charlton and Portsmouth players are now taking to the field and preparing for this match with 3 points at stake. We are getting closer to the start of the first 45 minutes in this great match, all ready warmup.
Both teams are now at the stadium and are entering their locker rooms so that in a few minutes they can go out onto the field and the starting lineups for the first 45 minutes will be announced, all ready at stadium.
Fans are gradually starting to arrive at the stadium for this EFL Championship match, with a much larger contingent of Charlton fans present as they are the home team, and a very good turnout is expected. The players are about to arrive at the stadium to enter their locker rooms.
In a few moments, we’ll share the initial details of the Charlton vs. Portsmouth match in real time, corresponding to Matchday 19 of the EFL Championship, as well as the latest information coming from The Valley Stadium. Don’t miss a single detail of the match with VAVEL Mexico’s live minute-by-minute coverage.
It is the home of Charlton, one of the most important stadiums in the EFL Championship, with a capacity for 27,000 spectators and was inaugurated in 1919. It will be the venue for this match between Charlton and Portsmouth, a duel where a full house is expected due to its attractive nature. Undoubtedly a great stadium for a great football match.
Tomorrow, in addition to the Charlton vs. Portsmouth match, the following matches will be played in the EFL Championship: Watford vs. Norwich, Derby vs. Leicester City, Swansea vs. Oxford, Southampton vs. Birmingham, Sheffield vs. Stoke City, QPR vs. West Brom, Preston vs. Wrexham, Ipswich vs. Coventry, and Blackburn vs. Sheffield.
The referee in charge of officiating this EFL Championship match will be English center-back Matt Donohue. With his national and international experience, he will be tasked with bringing this game to a successful conclusion. Many fouls are expected as both teams will be intensely battling for possession.
Neither team has any injured or suspended players, so they will both have their full squads and best players available for this match. They need their best on the pitch if they want to come away with a victory in this 19th round of the EFL Championship. These are the absences for this match.
History favors Charlton, as they have faced each other in the last 15 matches, with Charlton winning 10, drawing 3, and Portsmouth winning 2. Therefore, the home side will be the favorites to take the victory tomorrow in this round of the EFL Championship.
Portsmouth, meanwhile, are coming off a 1-0 loss to Bristol City, a very close match where they failed to equalize and dropped important points. Now they face Charlton aiming for a victory and all three points in what looks to be a difficult away fixture. This is how both teams arrive at this EFL Championship match.
Charlton are coming off a 3-1 defeat against Coventry in a match where they were thoroughly outplayed and unable to close the gap on the scoreboard. Now they will face Portsmouth with the aim of returning to winning ways and shaking off the bitter taste of their last match, taking advantage of playing at home in front of their fans. This is how Charlton arrives at this encounter, which promises to be exciting.
