2008.
Portsmouth FC in 2008 managed some history of their own when they beat Cardiff City 1-0 in Wembley, winning their second FA Cup trophy in the club’s history.
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.
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 cups have Portsmouth won?
- 2x English Champion. 49/50 , 48/49. 2x FA Cup Winner. 07/08 , 38/39.
- 1x Football League Trophy Winner. 18/19. 1x English Supercup Winner. 49/50.
- 1x English 2nd tier champion. 02/03. 2x English 3rd tier champion. 82/83 , 61/62.
How long did Pompey hold the FA Cup for?
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 has more trophies Portsmouth or Southampton?
Portsmouth have won the most titles of the pair, being champions of England twice (1948–49 and 1949–50) and twice FA Cup winners (1939 and 2008), whilst Southampton have won a single FA Cup (1976).
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 |
Did Chelsea win FA Cup in 2008?
Tottenham Hotspur defeated Chelsea 2–1, after extra time, winning their first trophy in nine years. Chelsea took the lead in the 39th minute through a Didier Drogba free kick.
Details.
| Chelsea | 1–2 (a.e.t.) | Tottenham Hotspur |
|---|---|---|
| Drogba 39′ | Report | Berbatov 70′ (pen.) Woodgate 94′ |
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.
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 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.
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.
What is Portsmouth famous for?
World renowned as the home of the Royal Navy and a tourist visitor destination. Portsmouth is also home to high profile UK and multinational companies such as BAE Systems, EADS Astrium, IBM and the Pall Corporation. The city is well represented in the knowledge based and advanced engineering sectors.
What do Southampton call Pompey?
Since the 1987-88 season, Portsmouth fans have been known as ‘Skates‘ by their South Coast counterparts, after the insult was unofficially chosen from a list compiled by Saints fanzine The Ugly Inside in 1988.
Is Portsmouth a big club?
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Their nine-year stay in the top flight has helped to build around 5.7million followers on social media. Portsmouth, meanwhile, are the fifth most popular club in League One, with a total of 565,200 followers.
Did Pompey steal the eagle?
Awarded with the adulation of the people, he also garners the enmity of politicians in Rome, including Pompey the Great (Kenneth Cranham).
The Stolen Eagle.
| “The Stolen Eagle” | |
|---|---|
| Original air dates | August 28, 2005 (HBO) November 2, 2005 (BBC) |
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Who is a bigger club Portsmouth or Southampton?
Meanwhile, the Saints have enjoyed 16 seasons in the top-flight of English football, and have won the FA Cup once. In-terms of stadium capacity, Southampton’s St Marys has a capacity of 32,500, whilst Portsmouth’s Fratton Park has a capacity of 20,123 – so the Saints win in this respect.
Which city is bigger Southampton or Portsmouth?
Glasgow – 1,264,000. Southampton-Portsmouth – 932,000. Liverpool – 910,000. Newcastle – 820,000.
Which is nicer Portsmouth or Southampton?
Portsmouth does more with its history, historic dockyard, and shopping area. Gunwharf is what West Quay could have been. Parking and driving in Pompey is a nightmare. Southampton has one big, expensive museum that concentrates too much on the Titanic.
What is England’s biggest ever football 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.
What is the biggest ever Premier League win?
9-0
Liverpool matched the record of Manchester United and Leicester City, for the margin of the largest Premier League win, when they beat Bournemouth 9-0 at Anfield in August 2022. However, it was the Red Devils who first held the record with their 9-0 victory over Ipswich in 1994.