Charlton Athletic Football Club is a professional football team based in Charlton, south-east London, competing in the English Football League Championship. Known as the Addicks, the club's home is The Valley, a storied stadium with a capacity of over 27,000 that has been the heart of the community since 1919. Founded in 1905, the club's colours are red and white. Charlton's history is one of dramatic highs and lows, including exile from The Valley in the 1980s and a heroic fan-led return. The peak era was undoubtedly the early 2000s under manager Alan Curbishley, when the club established itself as a stable Premier League side, achieving a highest-ever finish of 7th in 2004 and reaching an FA Cup final. That team, featuring legends like Scott Parker and Dean Kiely, is fondly remembered. The modern era has been turbulent, with relegations and changes in ownership, but the club is now rebuilding in the Championship with ambitions to return to the top flight. They are known for a commitment to attacking football and a famously passionate, family-oriented fan base. Charlton Athletic remains a club with a rich history and a potential for great future success.