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Charlton Athletic Football Club

Charlton Athletic Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Charlton, south-east London. The club was founded on June 9th, 1905 and has a very storied history from rising to the top-flight of English Football in the 1930s (First Division) and again in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, to winning the FA Cup in 1947 and to leaving their Valley home in the mid-1980s only to make an impassioned return in 1992. Historically, the women's team played under Charlton Athletic from 2000 to 2007 but were released to become an independently run team in 2007 following the men's team's relegation from the Premier League. 

The women's team were originally formed as a non-professional team in 1991 and were highly successful in the early 2000s winning The FA Cup, the League Cup, and the Charity Shield, as well as coming runners-up in the top division in multiple seasons. In February 2021, the club acquired the Charlton Athletic Women's team, turning the team full-time professional, and integrating them to become one club again. 

Currently, our men's first team competes in the Championship, the second tier of English football, and our women's team competes in Women’s Super League 2, the second highest division of women's football in England. At Charlton, we are ‘one club’ and can be truly described as a ‘family club’. 

05 Sep, 2026
Temporary
Host Family
Charlton Athletic Football Club Charlton, UK
Charlton Athletic are seeking host families for our Academy players, ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 season. The club is calling on local families that can offer support and become a part of the club and academy's journey. Host Family Vacancy Duration:  2026/27 season  Location:  Must be within 20 minutes with commutability to Charlton Athletic Training Ground, Sparrows Lane, London, SE9 2JR Application Closing Date:  Ongoing As the next generation of young talent continue their development at Sparrows Lane, we are looking for host families to provide a safe, welcoming and supportive home environment for players aged 16-18. Host families play an important role in helping young players transition into life off the pitch, providing stability and care as they focus on their football development. Safeguarding and welfare requirements are in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all players. Full guidance and ongoing support will be provided...