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Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic FC crest.svg
Full name Charlton Athletic Football Club
Nickname(s) The Addicks, The Valiants, Red Robins
Founded 9 June 1905; 120 years ago (1905-06-09)
Ground The Valley
Ground Capacity 27,111
Owner GFP (Global Football Partners)
Chairman Gavin Carter
Manager Nathan Jones
League Championship
2018–19 League One, 3rd of 24 (promoted via play-offs)

Charlton Athletic Football Club is a professional association football team. They are based in Charlton, south-east London, England. The team plays in the EFL Championship, which is the second highest level of football in England.

Their home stadium is The Valley. The club has played there since 1919. For a few years between 1985 and 1992, they played at other stadiums like Selhurst Park and The Boleyn Ground. This was because of money problems and safety worries. Charlton's traditional uniform is red shirts, white shorts, and red socks. Their most common nickname is The Addicks. Charlton has local rivalries with other South London teams, Crystal Palace and Millwall.

The club started on June 9, 1905, and became a professional team in 1920. They joined the Football League Third Division South in 1921. Charlton won this division in 1929 and again in 1935. They were promoted to the First Division in 1936. The team finished second in the First Division the next year. After losing the FA Cup Final in 1946, they won the FA Cup in 1947. They beat Burnley 1–0.

Charlton faced some tough times, including financial problems. They were promoted back to the First Division in 1986. In 1998, Charlton won a play-off final to reach the Premier League for the first time. They were relegated the next year but came back as champions in 2000. Charlton stayed in the Premier League for seven years. They won League One in 2012 with 101 points.

Club History

How Charlton Athletic Started (1905–1946)

Charlton Athletic was formed on June 9, 1905. It was started by a group of 14 to 15-year-olds in East Street, Charlton. The club was always called "Charlton Athletic." They quickly moved up through local leagues. In their first season (1905–06), they played friendly games. Then, they joined and won the Lewisham League Division III in 1906–07.

Around this time, the nickname "The Addicks" started to be used. By 1913, Charlton became a senior team. This was the same year that Woolwich Arsenal F.C. moved to North London.

When World War I began, Charlton was one of the first clubs to stop playing. They wanted to help with the war effort. The club restarted in 1917. They played friendly games to raise money for war charities.

After the war, they joined the Kent League for one season. Then, they became professional in 1920. They were voted into the Football League in 1921. Charlton's first Football League game was in August 1921 against Exeter City. They won 1–0. In 1923, Charlton became known as "giant killers" in the FA Cup. They beat big teams like Manchester City.

In 1923, there was a plan for Charlton to merge with Catford Southend. For the 1923–24 season, Charlton played in Catford. They wore blue and white stripes. But the move didn't happen. The team returned to Charlton in 1924 and went back to their red and white colors.

Charlton won the Division Three championship in 1929. After being relegated in 1933, Jimmy Seed became manager. He led the team to their most successful period. Seed was a smart manager. He helped Charlton get promoted from the Third Division to the First Division between 1934 and 1936. They were the first club to do this.

In 1937, Charlton finished second in the First Division. They were one of the best teams in England before World War II. During the war, they won the Football League War Cup.

Success and Challenges (1946–1984)

Charlton reached the 1946 FA Cup Final but lost to Derby County. The next year, in the 1947 FA Cup Final, they won the FA Cup! They beat Burnley 1–0. During this time, Charlton had huge crowds. The Valley was one of the biggest stadiums.

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Chart showing Charlton's table positions since joining the Football League

However, in the 1950s, the club didn't invest much in new players or the stadium. This slowed their growth. In 1956, manager Jimmy Seed left. Charlton was relegated the next year. From the late 1950s to the early 1970s, Charlton stayed in the Second Division. They were relegated to the Third Division in 1972.

Support for the team dropped. Even a promotion in 1975 didn't help much. In 1979–80, Charlton was relegated again. But they quickly got promoted back in 1980–81. This led to a time of big changes for the club.

Playing Away from Home (1985–1992)

In 1984, the club faced serious money problems. They had to be reformed as Charlton Athletic (1984) Ltd. Their finances were still not good. They were forced to leave The Valley in 1985. This was because of safety concerns after a stadium fire at another club.

Charlton started sharing a stadium with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. This was meant to be a long-term plan. Charlton didn't have enough money to fix The Valley.

Even though they moved, Charlton was promoted to the First Division in 1986. They stayed in the top league for four years. They often avoided relegation at the last minute. In 1987, Charlton played at Wembley again. They played in the Full Members Cup final.

Charlton was relegated in 1990. Manager Lennie Lawrence left. Alan Curbishley and Steve Gritt became joint player-managers. They had a good first season. But the club had to sell players to help pay for the return to The Valley. Fans formed the "Valley Party" to push for the club's return. Charlton finally came back to The Valley in December 1992. They celebrated with a 1–0 win.

Premier League Years (1998–2007)

In 1995, Richard Murray became the new chairman. He made Alan Curbishley the sole manager. Under Curbishley, Charlton reached the Division One play-off final in 1998. They played Sunderland in a very exciting game. It ended 4–4 after extra time. Charlton won 7–6 on penalties. This win promoted them to the Premier League.

Charlton's first Premier League season started well. But they couldn't keep up the good form and were relegated. The club's board trusted Curbishley. He led them to win the Division One title in 2000, bringing them back to the Premier League.

Curbishley was good at finding new players. By 2003, he had made Charlton a strong team in the top league. In the 2003–04 Premier League season, Charlton almost qualified for the Champions League. They finished seventh, which was their highest finish since the 1950s.

Curbishley left in 2006. Iain Dowie became manager but was sacked after only 12 games. Les Reed took over but was also replaced by Alan Pardew. Pardew improved results, but Charlton was relegated at the end of the season.

Back in the Football League (2007–2014)

Charlton's return to the second tier was tough. They finished 11th. In 2008, the club faced big financial losses. Pardew left in November 2008. Phil Parkinson became caretaker manager. The team went 18 games without a win, a new club record. They were relegated to League One in April 2009.

In the 2009–10 season, Charlton almost reached the play-offs. After a change in ownership, Parkinson left. Another Charlton legend, Chris Powell, became manager in January 2011.

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Former Charlton player Chris Powell returned to the club as manager between 2011 and 2014

Powell brought in many new players. On April 14, 2012, Charlton won promotion back to the Championship. A week later, they were confirmed as champions of League One. They finished with 101 points, their highest ever score. In their first season back in the Championship (2012–13), Charlton finished ninth.

New Owners and Challenges (2014–2019)

In January 2014, Belgian businessman Roland Duchâtelet bought Charlton. This made Charlton part of a group of football clubs owned by Duchâtelet. In March 2014, manager Chris Powell was sacked. Jose Riga took over and helped the team avoid relegation.

After Riga left, Bob Peeters became manager in May 2014. He was dismissed after only 25 games. Guy Luzon replaced him. Luzon helped the team finish 12th.

The 2015–16 season was difficult. Luzon was sacked in October 2015. Karel Fraeye became "interim head coach" but was also sacked. Jose Riga returned for a second time but couldn't stop Charlton from being relegated to League One. Riga resigned. Many fans felt the club was being managed poorly.

Russell Slade was appointed manager in June 2016 but left in November. Karl Robinson took over. He led the team to challenge for the play-offs. He was replaced by former player Lee Bowyer as caretaker manager. Bowyer guided them to a 6th-place finish.

Bowyer became permanent manager. He led Charlton to third place in the 2018–19 EFL League One season. They qualified for the play-offs. Charlton beat Sunderland 2–1 in the League One play-off final. This earned them promotion back to the EFL Championship.

Changes in Ownership (2019–Present)

In November 2019, East Street Investments (ESI) bought Charlton Athletic. However, there were problems between the new owners. The English Football League (EFL) said the takeover was not fully approved. The club faced a transfer ban.

In June 2020, a new group led by Paul Elliott took over ESI. But legal disputes continued. In August 2020, the EFL said some new owners failed their tests. Charlton was relegated to League One at the end of the 2019–20 season. Most games were played without fans because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In September 2020, Thomas Sandgaard, a Danish businessman, bought the club. He passed the EFL's tests. In March 2021, Lee Bowyer resigned as manager. Nigel Adkins was appointed. The club finished seventh in the 2020–21 season. But they started the next season poorly, and Adkins was sacked in October 2021.

Johnnie Jackson became manager in December 2021. Charlton finished 13th, and Jackson was also sacked. Ben Garner was appointed in June 2022 but was sacked in December. Fans were worried about the club's future. Dean Holden became manager in December 2022. Charlton improved and finished 10th in the 2022–23 season.

On June 5, 2023, SE7 Partners took over Charlton Athletic. This was the club's fourth owner in less than four years. Holden was sacked in August 2023. Michael Appleton replaced him but was sacked in January 2024. Nathan Jones became manager in February 2024. Charlton had a tough start but then went on a 14-match unbeaten run. They finished 16th, their worst league position in 98 years. However, striker Alfie May won the League One Golden Boot award with 23 goals. On May 25, 2025, Charlton won promotion back to the Championship by winning the League One play-off final 1–0 against Leyton Orient.

Club Identity

Team Colors and Crest

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Crest of the former Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich Council, used by Charlton briefly in late 1940s and early 1950s

Charlton has used different crests over the years. The current design has been used since 1968. The first known badge from the 1930s had the letters CAF. In the 1940s, a robin sitting in a football was used. For a short time, the crest of the Greenwich borough was used.

In 1963, a competition was held to find a new badge. The winning design was a hand holding a sword. This matched Charlton's nickname at the time, "The Valiants." Over the next five years, this design was changed. By 1968, it became the one we see today.

Charlton has almost always played in red and white. These colors were chosen by the boys who started the club in 1905. They had borrowed kits from their local rivals, Woolwich Arsenal, who also played in red and white. The only exception was part of the 1923–24 season. Charlton wore blue and white stripes then. But they soon went back to red and white.

Year Kit manufacturer Main shirt sponsor Back of shirt sponsor Shorts sponsor
1974–80 Bukta None None
1980–81 Adidas
1981–82 FADS
1982–83 None
1983–84 Osca
1984–86 The Woolwich
1986–88 Adidas
1988–92 Admiral
1992–93 Ribero None
1993–94 Viglen
1994–98 Quaser
1998–00 Le Coq Sportif MESH
2000–02 Redbus
2002–03 All:Sports
2003–05 Joma
2005–08 Llanera
2008–09 Carbrini Sportswear
2009 Kent Reliance Building Society
2010–12 Macron
2012–14 Nike Andrews Sykes
2014–16 University of Greenwich Andrews Sykes Mitsubishi Electric
2016–17 BETDAQ ITRM Emmaus Consulting
2017–19 Hummel Gaughan Services
2019–20 Children with Cancer UK Cannon Glass
2020–21 KW Holdings (home)
Vitech Services (away)
2021–22 KW Holdings (home & third)
Walker Mower (away)
2022–25 Castore RSK (home)
University of Greenwich (away)
Generous Robots DAO
2025– Reebok RSK Group TBA TBA

Team Nicknames

Charlton's most common nickname is The Addicks. This name comes from a local fish seller, Arthur "Ikey" Bryan. He used to give the team meals of haddock and chips.

Early cartoons about the team called them "Haddocks" in 1908. By 1910, it changed to "Addicks." The club also has two other nicknames: "The Robins," used since 1931, and "The Valiants," chosen in a fan competition in the 1960s. The "Addicks" nickname was brought back by fans after the club lost its home at The Valley in 1985. It is now the official nickname.

Charlton fans have a song called "Valley, Floyd Road." It's about the stadium's address and is sung to the tune of "Mull of Kintyre."

The Stadium: The Valley

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One of Charlton's early grounds, Siemens Meadow

Charlton's first ground was Siemens Meadow (1905–1907). It was a rough field near the River Thames. They then played at other places like Woolwich Common and Pound Park. After World War I, a chalk quarry called the Swamps became Charlton's new ground. In 1919, work began to make it a proper playing field.

The first match at this new site, now known as The Valley, was in September 1919. Charlton played at The Valley until 1923. Then, they moved to The Mount stadium in Catford. This was part of a plan to merge with another team. But the move didn't happen, and Charlton returned to The Valley in 1924.

In the 1930s and 1940s, The Valley was greatly improved. It became one of the biggest stadiums in the country. In 1938, over 75,000 people watched an FA Cup match there. In the 1940s and 1950s, crowds were often over 40,000. But after the club was relegated, The Valley was not kept up.

In the 1980s, the club faced problems with the stadium. Part of the ground was closed for safety reasons. In September 1985, Charlton had to share a stadium with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Many fans were unhappy about this. They worked hard to bring the club back to The Valley.

A political group called the "Valley Party" was formed. They wanted the stadium reopened. Fans also created the "Valley Gold" plan to help raise money. Charlton played at Upton Park for a while. Finally, Charlton returned to The Valley in December 1992.

Since returning, three sides of the stadium have been rebuilt. It is now a modern, all-seater stadium with a capacity of 27,111. This is the biggest stadium in South London. There are plans to make it even bigger in the future. In May 2024, a new Desso GrassMaster pitch was installed.

Fans and Rivalries

Most of Charlton's fans come from South East London and Kent. Fans played a big part in bringing the club back to The Valley in 1992. They were given a voice on the club's board. This role was later replaced by a fans forum, which still meets today.

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Charlton and Millwall pay tribute to Graham Taylor at The Valley in January 2017.

Charlton's main rivals are their South London neighbors, Crystal Palace and Millwall.

In 1985, Charlton had to share Selhurst Park with Crystal Palace. This was not popular with fans of either team. In 2005, Charlton played a game against Palace that led to Palace being relegated. Charlton equalized with seven minutes left, which meant Palace couldn't stay in the league. Since their first meeting in 1925, Charlton has won 17 games, drawn 13, and lost 26 against Palace. They last played in 2015.

Charlton is very close to Millwall. Their stadiums are less than four miles apart. They last played in July 2020. Since their first Football League game in 1921, Charlton has won 11, drawn 26, and lost 37 league games against Millwall. Charlton has not beaten Millwall in their last 12 league games. Their last win was in 1996.

Club Records and Statistics

  • Sam Bartram played the most games for Charlton, with 623 appearances between 1934 and 1956.
  • Keith Peacock is second with 591 games. He was also the first-ever substitute in a Football League game in 1965.
  • Radostin Kishishev played for Bulgaria 42 times while at Charlton, more than any other Charlton player.
  • 12 Charlton players have played for the England national team.
  • Derek Hales is Charlton's top goalscorer with 168 goals in 368 matches.
  • Stuart Leary scored the most league goals, with 153.
  • The most goals scored in one season is 33 by Ralph Allen in 1934–35.
  • Charlton's record home attendance is 75,031. This was for an FA Cup match against Aston Villa in 1938.
  • The record attendance for the current all-seater stadium is 27,111. This was first set in 2005 against Chelsea.
Achievement Record (year, division)
Highest league finish Runners-up in 1936–37 (First Division)
Most league points in a season 101 in 2011–2012 (League One)
Most league goals in a season 107 in 1957–58 (Second Division)
Record victory 8–0 v. Stevenage, 9 October 2018
Record away victory 8–0 v. Stevenage, 9 October 2018
Record defeat 1–11 v. Aston Villa, 14 November 1959
Record FA Cup victory 7–0 v. Burton Albion, 7 January 1956
Record League Cup victory 5–0 v. Brentford, 12 August 1980
Most successive victories 12 matches (from 26 December 1999 to 7 March 2000)
Most games without a win 18 matches (from 18 October 2008 to 13 January 2009; and 2 December 2023 to 24 February 2024)
Most successive defeats 10 matches (from 11 April 1990 to 15 September 1990)
Most successive draws 6 matches (from 13 December 1992 to 16 January 1993)
Longest unbeaten 15 matches (from 4 October 1980 to 20 December 1980)
Record attendance 75,031 v. Aston Villa, 17 October 1938
Record league attendance 68,160 v. Arsenal, 17 October 1936
Record gate receipts £400,920 v. Leicester City, 19 February 2005

Player Records

Achievement Player (record)
Most appearances Sam Bartram (623)
Most appearances (outfield) Keith Peacock (591)
Most goals Derek Hales (168)
Most hat-tricks Johnny Summers and Eddie Firmani (8)
Most capped player Dennis Rommedahl (126)
Most capped player while at the club Radostin Kishishev (42)
Oldest player Sam Bartram (42 years and 47 days)
Youngest player Jonjo Shelvey (16 years and 59 days)
Oldest scorer Chris Powell (38 years and 239 days)
Youngest scorer Jonjo Shelvey (16 years and 310 days)
Quickest scorer Jim Melrose (9 seconds)
Quickest sending off Naby Sarr (1 minute)

Players

First-team Squad

No. Position Player
Belgium GK Thomas Kaminski
England GK Will Mannion
Australia GK Ashley Maynard-Brewer
Uganda DF Nathan Asiimwe
Jamaica DF Amari'i Bell
England DF Reece Burke
Scotland DF Josh Edwards
England DF Macaulay Gillesphey
England DF Lloyd Jones
England DF Alex Mitchell
England DF Zach Mitchell
England DF Kayne Ramsay
Jamaica MF Karoy Anderson
Scotland MF Rob Apter
No. Position Player
England MF Luke Berry
England MF Sonny Carey
Republic of Ireland MF Conor Coventry
Scotland MF Greg Docherty
England MF Joe Rankin-Costello
Wales MF Terry Taylor
Morocco FW Gassan Ahadme
Jamaica FW Tyreece Campbell
Jamaica FW Kaheim Dixon
England FW Matt Godden
Sierra Leone FW Daniel Kanu
England FW Miles Leaburn
England FW Isaac Olaofe

Under-21s Squad

No. Position Player
England GK Lennon MacLorg
England GK Tommy Reid
England DF Toby Bower
England DF Keenan Gough
England DF Oliver Hobden
England DF Mason Hunter
Fiji DF Josh Laqeretabua
No. Position Player
Czech Republic DF Seydil Toure
England MF Kai Enslin
England MF Ryan Huke
England MF Alan Mwamba
England MF Henry Rylah
Republic of Ireland FW Patrick Casey

Under-18s Squad

No. Position Player
England GK Jude Sadler
England GK Finley Woodham
England DF Ethan Brown
England DF Ethan Cann
England DF Dionte Davis
England DF Marley Dawkins
England DF Tate Elliott
England DF Joshua Ogunnowo
Nigeria DF Lanre Olatunji
England DF Phoenix Valentine
England MF Jack Belton
No. Position Player
England MF Ibrahim Fullah
England MF Ellis McMillan
England MF Jacob Safa
England MF Manu Wales
England MF Sam Washington-Amoah
England FW Shia-Lee Burnham
England FW Micah Mbick
England FW Reuben Reid
England FW Emmanuel Sol-Loza
England FW Bradley Tagoe

Women's Team

Player of the Year Awards

  • 1971 England Paul Went
  • 1972 England Keith Peacock
  • 1973 England Arthur Horsfield
  • 1974 England John Dunn
  • 1975 England Richie Bowman
  • 1976 England Derek Hales
  • 1977 England Mike Flanagan
  • 1978 England Keith Peacock
  • 1979 England Keith Peacock
  • 1980 England Les Berry
  • 1981 England Nicky Johns
  • 1982 England Terry Naylor
  • 1983 England Nicky Johns
  • 1984 England Nicky Johns
  • 1985 Wales Mark Aizlewood
  • 1986 Wales Mark Aizlewood
  • 1987 England Bob Bolder
  • 1988 England John Humphrey
  • 1989 England John Humphrey
  • 1990 England John Humphrey
  • 1991 England Rob Lee
  • 1992 England Simon Webster
  • 1993 Scotland Stuart Balmer
  • 1994 England Carl Leaburn
  • 1995 England Richard Rufus
  • 1996 Wales John Robinson
  • 1997 Australia Andy Petterson
  • 1998 Republic of Ireland Mark Kinsella
  • 1999 Republic of Ireland Mark Kinsella
  • 2000 England Richard Rufus
  • 2001 England Richard Rufus
  • 2002 Republic of Ireland Dean Kiely
  • 2003 England Scott Parker
  • 2004 Republic of Ireland Dean Kiely
  • 2005 England Luke Young
  • 2006 England Darren Bent
  • 2007 England Scott Carson
  • 2008 Republic of Ireland Matt Holland
  • 2009 England Nicky Bailey
  • 2010 Scotland Christian Dailly
  • 2011 Portugal José Semedo
  • 2012 England Chris Solly
  • 2013 England Chris Solly
  • 2014 Uruguay Diego Poyet
  • 2015 England Jordan Cousins
  • 2016 England Jordan Cousins
  • 2017 England Ricky Holmes
  • 2018 England Jay DaSilva
  • 2019 Montserrat Lyle Taylor
  • 2020 England Dillon Phillips
  • 2021 England Jake Forster-Caskey
  • 2022 England George Dobson
  • 2023 England Jesurun Rak-Sakyi
  • 2024 England Alfie May
  • 2025 England Lloyd Jones

Club Officials

Coaching Staff

Role Name
Manager Wales Nathan Jones
First Team Assistant Manager Republic of Ireland Curtis Fleming
First Team Goalkeeping Coach Republic of Ireland Stephen Henderson
Set Piece and First-Team Coach England James Brayne
First-Team Coach England Danny Hylton
First-Team Lead Sports Scientist England Ben Talbot
First-Team Doctor England Toby Longwill
Head of Physical Performance England Josh Hornby
First-Team Head Physiotherapist England Adam Coe
First-Team Physiotherapist Hong Kong Alex Ng
First-Team Assistant Therapist England Steve Jackson
Head of Performance Analysis England Brett Shaw
First-Team Kit Manager England Wayne Baldacchino
Academy Director England Steve Avory
Academy Head of Coaching England Rhys Williams
Senior Professional Development Phase Lead Coach England Jason Pearce
Lead U21s Coach England Chris Lock
Head of Academy Sport Science and Medicine England Danny Campbell
Senior Academy Scout England Bert Dawkins
Academy Performance Analyst England James Parker
Academy Physiotherapist England Andriana Tsiantoula
Kit Assistant England Ben Mehmet
Kit Assistant England James Simmons

Managerial History

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Alan Curbishley managed Charlton between 1991 and 2006
Name Dates Achievements
England Walter Rayner June 1920 – May 1925
Scotland Alex MacFarlane May 1925 – January 1928
England Albert Lindon January 1928 – June 1928
Scotland Alex MacFarlane June 1928 – December 1932 Third Division champions (1929)
England Albert Lindon December 1932 – May 1933
England Jimmy Seed May 1933 – September 1956 Third Division champions (1935);
Second Division runners-up (1936);
First Division runners-up (1937);
Football League War Cup co-winners (1944);
FA Cup runners-up 1946;
FA Cup winners 1947
England David Clark (caretaker) September 1956
England Jimmy Trotter September 1956 – October 1961
England David Clark (caretaker) October 1961 – November 1961
Scotland Frank Hill November 1961 – August 1965
England Bob Stokoe August 1965 – September 1967
Italy Eddie Firmani September 1967 – March 1970
Republic of Ireland Theo Foley March 1970 – April 1974
England Les Gore (caretaker) April 1974 – May 1974
England Andy Nelson May 1974 – March 1980 Third Division 3rd place (promoted; 1975)
England Mike Bailey March 1980 – June 1981 Third Division 3rd place (promoted; 1981)
England Alan Mullery June 1981 – June 1982
England Ken Craggs June 1982 – November 1982
England Lennie Lawrence November 1982 – July 1991 Division Two runners-up (1986);
Full Members Cup runners-up (1987)
England Alan Curbishley &
England Steve Gritt
July 1991 – June 1995
England Alan Curbishley June 1995 – May 2006 First Division play-off winners (1998);
First Division champions (2000)
Northern Ireland Iain Dowie May 2006 – November 2006
England Les Reed November 2006 – December 2006
England Alan Pardew December 2006 – November 2008
England Phil Parkinson November 2008 – January 2011
England Keith Peacock (caretaker) January 2011
England Chris Powell January 2011 – March 2014 League One champions (2012)
Belgium José Riga March 2014 – May 2014
Belgium Bob Peeters May 2014 – January 2015
England Damian Matthew &
England Ben Roberts (caretakers)
January 2015
Israel Guy Luzon January 2015 – October 2015
Belgium Karel Fraeye October 2015 – January 2016
Belgium José Riga January 2016 – May 2016
England Russell Slade June 2016 – November 2016
England Kevin Nugent (caretaker) November 2016
England Karl Robinson November 2016 – March 2018
England Lee Bowyer (caretaker) March 2018 – September 2018
England Lee Bowyer September 2018 – March 2021 League One play-off winners (2019)
England Johnnie Jackson (caretaker) March 2021 
England Nigel Adkins March 2021 – October 2021
England Johnnie Jackson (caretaker) October 2021 – December 2021
England Johnnie Jackson December 2021 – May 2022
England Ben Garner June 2022 – December 2022
Republic of Ireland Anthony Hayes (caretaker) December 2022
England Dean Holden December 2022 – August 2023
England Jason Pearce (caretaker) August 2023 – September 2023
England Michael Appleton September 2023 – January 2024
Republic of Ireland Curtis Fleming (caretaker) January 2024 – February 2024
Wales Nathan Jones February 2024 – League One play-off winners (2025)

List of Chairmen

Year Name
1921–1924 Douglas Oliver
1924–1932 Edwin Radford
1932–1951 Albert Gliksten
1951–1962 Stanley Gliksten
1962–1982 Michael Gliksten
1982–1983 Mark Hulyer
1983 Richard Collins
1983–1984 Mark Hulyer
1984 John Fryer
1984–1985 Jimmy Hill
1985–1987 John Fryer
1987–1989 Richard Collins
1989–1995 Roger Alwen
1995–2008 Richard Murray (PLC)
1995–2008 Martin Simons
2008–2010 Derek Chappell
2008–2010 Richard Murray
2010–2014 Michael Slater
2014–2020 Richard Murray
2020 Matt Southall
2020–2023 Thomas Sandgaard
2024 James Rodwell
2024– Gavin Carter

Club Achievements

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League Titles

  • First Division (level 1)
    • Runners-up: 1936–37
  • Second Division / First Division (level 2)
    • Champions: 1999–2000
    • 2nd place promotion: 1935–36, 1985–86
    • Play-off winners: 1987, 1998
  • Third Division South / Third Division / League One (level 3)
    • Champions: 1928–29 (South), 1934–35 (South), 2011–12
    • 3rd place promotion: 1974–75, 1980–81
    • Play-off winners: 2019, 2025

Cup Wins

  • FA Cup
    • Winners: 1946–47
    • Runners-up: 1945–46
  • Full Members' Cup
    • Runners-up: 1986–87
  • Football League War Cup
    • Joint winners: 1943–44
  • Kent Senior Cup
    • Winners: 1994–95, 2012–13, 2014–15
    • Runners-up: 1995–96, 2015–16
  • London Senior Cup
    • Winners: 2022–23, 2023–24

See also

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