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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SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 21: The Southampton players congratulate team mate Jason Dodd after scoring the opening goal during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Southampton and Portsmouth at St Mary’s Stadium on December 21, 2003 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) /

Saints 3-0 Portsmouth, 2003/04 Premiership

Perhaps the most comprehensive Saints victory against their rivals since the turn of the millennium.

A comical opener came as Jason Dodd’s corner went straight in via defender Sebastien Schemmel on the post, and then a superb solo effort from Marian Pahars looked to have put the result beyond doubt.

With the three points in the bag, James Beattie rounded off the afternoon and added some gloss to the scoreline with a flying header at the near post.

Saints team: Antti Niemi, Jason Dodd, Claus Lundekvam, Michael Svensson, Danny Higginbotham, Paul Telfer, David Prutton, Chris Marsden (Chris Baird), Marian Pahars (Neil McCann), James Beattie, Brett Ormerod (Kevin Phillips)

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