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The 2008 FA Cup Final was an association football match between Cardiff City and Portsmouth held at Wembley Stadium, London, on 17 May 2008.
2008 FA Cup Final.
| Event | 2007–08 FA Cup |
|---|---|
| Man of the Match | Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth) |
| Referee | Mike Dean (Cheshire) |
| Attendance | 89,874 |
| ← 2007 2009 → |
When was Portsmouth in the FA Cup final?
17th of May 2008
2008 FA Cup Final: Portsmouth vs Cardiff City
The final, taking place on the 17th of May 2008, was played in front of 89,874 spectators, a record attendance for a football match in the new Wembley since it was rebuilt in 2006.
Who did Portsmouth beat in the FA Cup?
Hereford
But he did not feature as Portsmouth beat National League North side Hereford in the FA Cup first round on Friday night, with Blackpool refusing permission to allow Dale to feature, as they did for Doug Tharme, who is on loan at Accrington Stanley, as reported by the Blackpool Gazette.
How long did Portsmouth hold the FA Cup?
seven years
Additional history
When World War II began in September 1939, this caused the 1939 FA Cup champions Portsmouth to hold the distinction of holding the FA Cup trophy for the longest uninterrupted period – seven years – as the FA Cup competition was not held again until the end of World War II.
Who did Pompey beat in 2008 FA Cup?
Route to the 2008 FA Cup Final
In the 3rd round Portsmouth beat Ipswich away winning 0-1 with David Nugent scoring in the second half. Pompey beat naval rivals Plymouth 2- 1 at Fratton Park in the 4th round with goals from Lassana Diarra and Niko Kranjcar.
What is Portsmouth biggest defeat?
The next 1928–29 season in the First Division, Portsmouth continued to falter, losing 10–0 away at Filbert Street to Leicester City, which is still a club record away defeat.
What do Portsmouth fans call Southampton fans?
Scummers
Nicknames. Portsmouth supporters refer to Southampton supporters as “Scum” or “Scummers”.
What is Southampton’s biggest win ever?
0:8
Biggest Wins
| # | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 25, 2021 | 0:8 |
| 2 | Oct 18, 2014 | 8:0 |
| 3 | Apr 28, 1984 | 8:2 |
| 4 | Jan 7, 1961 | 7:1 |
Who has beaten Southampton the most?
The team that Southampton have met most often in league competition is Tottenham Hotspur, who they first played in the 1896–97 Southern League season; the 66 defeats from 154 meetings is more than they have lost against any other club.
Did Chelsea win anything in 2014?
Mourinho’s win was his third Football League Cup and Chelsea’s fifth overall; this win was also Čech, Drogba and Terry’s third win. It was Chelsea’s first domestic cup since the 2011–12 FA Cup and Chelsea’s first major trophy in two years.
Who has lost the most FA Cup finals?
Most final losses
However, 25 other teams have lost as many or more Finals but have also won the Cup at least once. The record number of Final defeats stands at eight for each of Chelsea, Everton and Manchester United.
Why is Pompey called Pompey?
Portsmouth has been a port ever since Roman times, the Romans having a military base at nearby Portchester Castle. Later when the port started to be developed locals nicknamed it Pompey, likening it to Pompeii which was well known for its Roman ruins.
Which club has held the FA Cup the longest?
Portsmouth
Portsmouth have the distinction of being the football club which has held the FA Cup trophy for the longest uninterrupted period – seven years.
What year did Portsmouth get relegated from Premiership?
In 2012 the Blues were relegated to League One, dropping out of the top two divisions for the first time since 1983, and fell into the bottom tier a year later. But stability was restored by fan ownership and they started on the journey back up the leagues by securing the League Two title in May 2017.
Who in 2009 scored the fastest ever goal in a FA Cup Final?
Louis Saha
Louis Saha scored for Everton with a left-footed shot to the bottom-left corner just 25 seconds into the match, the fastest goal in FA Cup Final history. The previous fastest goal was by Bob Chatt of Aston Villa 30 seconds into the 1895 final.
What is the biggest crowd at Wembley Stadium?
89,874
Wembley Stadium
| Record attendance | Football: 89,874 (Cardiff City vs Portsmouth, 17 May 2008) Concert: 100,000 (Ed Sheeran, June 2022 Boxing: 94,000 (Tyson Fury vs. Dillian Whyte, 23 April 2022) |
| Field size | 115 yd × 74 yd (105 m × 68 m) |
| Surface | Desso GrassMaster |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Broke ground | 30 September 2002 |
What is England’s biggest ever defeat?
A 6–3 loss in 1953 to Hungary, was their second defeat by a foreign team at Wembley. In the return match in Budapest, Hungary won 7–1. This stands as England’s largest ever defeat.
Who is better Pompey or Southampton?
When it comes to football, Southampton currently have the upper hand plying in the Premier League, while Portsmouth are currently languishing in League One. Historically, though, Pompey are two-time Champions of England, in back-to-back years, and most recently won the FA Cup in 2008.
What is England’s largest ever win?
England’s Team Record Performances. England twice scored 13 goals against Ireland, in the 13-0 victory on 18 February 1882 in Belfast and in the 13-2 win on 18 February 1899 in Sunderland. The 13-0 victory also represents, of course, England’s biggest ever margin of victory.
Which is bigger Portsmouth or Southampton?
Glasgow – 1,264,000. Southampton-Portsmouth – 932,000. Liverpool – 910,000. Newcastle – 820,000.
What did the Romans call Portsmouth?
Roman. Portus Adurni which later became known as Portchester Castle, was one of the Saxon Shore forts and was a major base of the Classis Britannica and possibly its Headquarters.