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Quick Facts: |
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Nickname:
Addicks
Founded: 1905
Clothing: Joma
Sponsor: all:sports
Stadium: The Valley (attendance: 26500) |
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Club Honors |
»F.A. Cup winners:
1947
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History |
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After formation in 1905, the Addicks joined
the Football League in 1921 and reached the First Division in
1936. The Addicks finished their debut top-flight season in
second place and after the Second World War, success continued
with an FA Cup final win in 1947. But relegation in 1957 was the
start of a 30-year spell in the lower divisions and the
financial implications of their time outside the top-flight
became apparent in 1985, when they were forced to leave their
home of 66 years, The Valley. Despite being tenants at Selhurst
Park, Charlton were promoted in 1986 and proved the sceptics
wrong by staying in Division One for four years. But the day the
fans had waited for arrived with a move home in 1992. Six years
later, they claimed their place in the FA Premier League for the
first time after a Division One play-off thriller. In an
unforgettable game at Wembley, Charlton drew 4-4 with
Sunderland, before a 7-6 penalty shoot-out win. Charlton's FA
Premier League stint lasted just one season but an immediate
return saw a vast improvement with a ninth-placed finish in 2001
and further consolidation thereafter. |
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