Championship clash abandoned after Charlton fan dies 

The 12.30pm kick-off against Portsmouth was paused in the 12th minute, then abandoned 

A general view of The Valley Stadium. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

A Charlton supporter has died after being taken ill during the club’s abandoned Championship fixture against Portsmouth. The fan was treated by medical staff in the stands before being taken to hospital, but it was later confirmed the person had passed away.

The 12.30pm kick-off was paused in the 12th minute, when the score was goalless, after the referee Matthew Donohue was made aware of the severity of the incident in the lower tier of the Covered End by supporters who shouted to attract his attention. The match official then took the players off the pitch six minutes later. It was announced at 1.30pm that play would not resume.