Fan Banned for Assault at Swansea City Game
A Charlton Athletic fan has been banned for four years after admitting to assaulting a police officer during a game against Swansea City. Andrew Smith, 55, of Okehampton Crescent in Welling, pleaded guilty to assaulting an officer in the execution of his duty.
Why it Matters for Charlton
The incident occurred on May 2 when Charlton Athletic ended the Championship season with a 3-1 defeat to Swansea City. The ban will last for four years and will prevent Smith from attending any Charlton Athletic games, including those at The Valley.
What Comes Next?
Charlton Athletic is currently 19th in the Championship, with 53 points from 46 games. They have scored 44 goals and conceded 58. The team is 42 points behind leaders Coventry and will face Cardiff at home on February 20, 2027.
In a separate incident, Smith was also ordered to pay £50 in compensation to the officer and £200 in fines. He was also ordered to pay £85 in costs to the Crown Prosecution Service.
The ban will prevent Smith from attending any Charlton Athletic games, including those at The Valley, for a period of four hours either side of a home game. He will also be forbidden from entering any town or city where Charlton Athletic are playing on that day.
Charlton Athletic's next fixture is against Cardiff at home on February 20, 2027. The team is currently 19th in the Championship, with 53 points from 46 games. They have scored 44 goals and conceded 58. The team is 42 points behind leaders Coventry.
