This article details the History of Portsmouth Football Club.
Full name | Portsmouth Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | Pompey |
Founded | 1898 |
Ground | Fratton Park (capacity: 20,224) |
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Read more about History Of Portsmouth F.C.: Early Years (1898–1911), Climbing Up The League (1919 - 1927), Life At The Top (1927 - 1939), Glory Years (1946 - 1959), Life in The Lower Leagues (1961 - 1976), Near Oblivion (1976 - 1980), Bouncing Back (1980 - 1988), Sleeping Giant (1988 - 2002), Pompey Win The First Division, Pompey in The Premiership (2003-2010) and The FA Cup Win (2008) & Finalists (2010), Portsmouth in The Championship (2010 – 2012), Portsmouth in League One (2012 – Present), Major Honours
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