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Charlton v Portsmouth match abandoned, fan dies in hospital
The match was abandoned after 12 minutes due to a medical emergency; the supporter later died in hospital, with condolences from both clubs and officials.
- The Championship match between Charlton and Portsmouth was halted after 12 minutes at The Valley due to a medical emergency, with play stopped at 0-0.
- Medical teams rushed to a Charlton supporter in the lower-tier Covered End after fans signalled the emergency, and paramedics treated the supporter for around 12 minutes before stretcher removal.
- After an initial on-field response, both teams remained on the pitch for about six minutes before referee Matthew Donohue ordered them off in the 19th minute, and an announcement declared the match abandoned around 45 minutes later.
- Charlton confirmed the abandonment in a statement on X, thanked medical team and first responders, and said rescheduling will be announced in due course.
- Before kick-off a minute's applause honoured former Charlton players Billy Bonds and Marvin Hinton, and Portsmouth had the better start with Addicks centre-back Lloyd Jones receiving a yellow card.
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A club supporter died on Saturday 6 December during the Championship meeting, causing the immediate interruption of the game.
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Total News Sources54
Leaning Left14Leaning Right8Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Left
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources lean Left
41% Left
L 41%
C 35%
R 24%
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