Portsmouth FC

The History of Portsmouth FC

Portsmouth Football Club is a professional football club located in the city of Portsmouth, England. The club was founded in 1898 and joined the English Football League in 1920. Portsmouth FC has a long and rich history, having won the FA Cup twice in 1939 and 2008, and the Football League Division One title in 1949 and 1950. Portsmouth is also known for having the largest football stadium in the English Football League, capacity wise.

The Current State of Portsmouth FC

Today, Portsmouth FC is a member of the English Football League’s League One, the third tier of English football. The club is currently owned by Michael Eisner, a former chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and is managed by Danny Cowley. In recent years, Portsmouth has been working hard to get promoted from League One to the Championship, but has come up short in the playoffs. However, with a team that includes players such as Ryan Tunnicliffe, Rasmus Nicolaisen, and Gassan Ahadme, the club’s future looks bright.