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Portsmouth Football Club is a professional association football team based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Founded in 1898, the club has a long history of competing in the top tiers of English football. Portsmouth is distinguished by its major domestic successes, including winning the First Division title in consecutive years, 1949 and 1950, and claiming the FA Cup in 1939 and again in 2008. Nicknamed Pompey, the club plays its home matches at Fratton Park and historically maintains a strong rivalry with Southampton.
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When was Portsmouth Football Club founded?
Portsmouth FC was founded in 1898 and is based in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The club entered the Football League in 1920, initially joining the newly formed Third Division.
How many FA Cups has Portsmouth won?
Portsmouth has won the FA Cup twice, in 1939 and 2008. The 1939 final ended with a 4-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, while the 2008 final was won against Cardiff City.
What is Portsmouth FC's nickname?
The club is commonly known as Pompey. Its home ground is Fratton Park, which has been Portsmouth's stadium since the club's early Football League era.
When did Portsmouth return to the Championship?
Portsmouth won promotion from League One as champions in 2024, returning to the Championship. That promotion followed the club's earlier descent through the divisions after its Premier League period ended in 2010.
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