26 great photos of Portsmouth’s glorious Wembley triumphs - and heartbreaking final defeats
By Matthew Mohan-Hickson
Published 27th Feb 2019, 12:26 GMT
Updated 27th Feb 2019, 13:30 GMT
POMPEY sealed a return to Wembley after beating Bury in the semi-final of the Checkatrade Trophy last night.
The Blues will be returning to the famous stadium for the first time since the 2010 FA Cup final loss. To get fans even more excited before you walk down Wembley Way at the end of March, we’ve looked through the archives and found pictures from Pompey’s previous trips to the home of English football.
Pompey's triumphs and defeats at Wembley
Supporters arrive in London for the FA Cup final between Bolton Wanderers and Portsmouth at Wembley in April 1929. Pompey fell to a 2-0 defeat on the day.
Pompey fans head to Wembley by bus for either the 1929 or 1934 FA cup final. With the girls wearing their best hats and the men with neckwear.
Portsmouth supporter wearing a rosette and holding a model FA Cup arrives in London for the FA Cup final against Bolton Wanderers at Wembley in 1929.
Pompey supporter decked in gear cheering the team on in Trafalgar Square before their FA Cup Final trophy over Wolverhampton Wanderers in April 1929.
James de Mellow from Rowlands Castle was one of many Pompey fans who made their way up Wembley Way for the 2008 FA Cup Final.
Plenty of fans made their way up to Wembley from the South Coast for the 2008 FA Cup final.
Portsmouth fans pack into Wembley stadium for the 2008 FA Cup Final against Cardiff City.
Pompey fans waving flags at Wembley during 2008 FA Cup final.
Young Pompey fans inside celebrate during the 2008 Fa Cup final at Wembley.
Pompey fans cheer on the Blues during the 2008 FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
Portsmouth's Nwankwo Kanu scores the only and winning goal in 2008 FA Cup final
Pedro Mendes and Lassana Diarra celebrate with the FA Cup after Pompey beat Cardiff.
