Portsmouth vs Southampton: Five classic meetings between Saints and Pompey

By Marc Walker | Sep 23, 2019

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 2: Arjan De Zeeuw of Portsmouth brings down James Beattie of Southampton for a penalty during the Carling Cup fourth round match between Southampton and Portsmouth at St. Mary's Stadium on December 2, 2003 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images) /

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Fans in the terraces watching a Portsmouth v Southampton match at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, UK, 30th January 1984. (Photo by Reg Lancaster/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) /

Portsmouth 0-1 Saints, 1983/84 FA Cup

A typical cup-tie that was added to by the ferocious atmosphere that a local derby often provides.

Saints progressed past Pompey thanks to a winning goal from striker Steve Moran; eventually going on to reach the Semi-Final stage of the FA Cup.

A superb domestic campaign for Saints also saw them confirm their highest ever finish of second in the First Division, with Liverpool winning the league ahead of them by just three points.

Pompey had a below-par season in the Second Division and would finish seven points off relegation in 16th.