16 nostalgic photos showing how Fawcett Road has transformed in 50 years

By Kieran Davey

Published 11th Nov 2019, 14:00 GMT

Fawcett Road is one of Portsmouth’s busiest streets and is one of the key link roads between Fratton and Southsea.

Today we have had a look at the changes on Fawcett Road over the last 50 years, including some of the shops that we have sadly said goodbye too.

An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.

Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.

A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.

Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.

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