Portsmouth Football Club

Details:

Full Name: Portsmouth Football Club
City: Portsmouth
Founded: 1898
Stadium: Fratton Park (20,328)
Colors: Blue, White
Nickname: Pompey
Rivals: Southampton

Description:

Portsmouth Football Club were formed in April 1898 as a successor to popular local club Royal Artillery who had recently been suspended by the FA. Portsmouth joined the Football League in 1920 after over twenty years in the Southern League. Portsmouth won two Southern League titles, 1902 and 1920. Pompey is the nickname of the city of Portsmouth. This is likely a reference to the time Portsmouth-based sailors scaled Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria, Egpyt although there are a variety of other explanations floating around. The star and crescent of the club's emblem are also the symbols of the city of Portsmouth.

Fratton Park:

Fratton Park stadium is named for the Fratton Park neighborhood in which it is located.

Major Trophies:

First Tier League Titles:

• Football League First Division (1949, 50)

Second Tier League Titles:

• Football League First Division (2003)

Third Tier League Titles:

• Football League Third Division (1962, 83)
• Football League Third Division - South (1924)

Non-League Titles:

• Southern League First Division (1902, 20)
• Western League (1901, 02, 03)

Cup Titles:

• FA Cup (1939, 2008)
• Charity Shield (19349*)

Title marked with * was shared with another club.

Links:

• Official Website: portsmouthfc.co.uk