United Services Recreation Ground
The United Services Recreation Ground is a sports ground situated in Burnaby Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. The ground is also bordered to the north by Park Road, along which the railway line to Portsmouth Harbour and Gunwharf Quays overlooks the ground, and to the east by Anglesea Road. The southern end of the ground is dominated by the Officer's Club building, which overlooks the ground. The ground is owned by The Crown. A multitude of sports have been played at the ground, including cricket, rugby and hockey. The ground was used by Hampshire County Cricket Club from 1882 to 2000, serving as one of three home grounds used during this period, alongside the County Ground, Southampton, and Dean Park, Bournemouth. United Services Portsmouth Cricket Club currently play at the ground. The ground is used in its dual capacity as a rugby venue by United Services Portsmouth Rugby Football Club, who have played there since 1882. The Royal Navy Rugby Union also use the ground for their home matches. The end names are the Railway End to the north and the Officer's Club End to the south.
United Services Recreation Ground
The gated archway, in Burnaby Road, serves as the main entrance to the ground. The gate was previously part of King James' Gate, which stood in Broad Street and was the entrance to Old Portsmouth.
Rahul Dravid (pictured) scored the final first-class century at the ground for Kent in 2000.
Portsmouth Football Club is a professional association football club based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. The team will compete in the EFL Championship, the second level of the English football league system in the 2024–25 season after winning the 2023–24 EFL League One title. Portsmouth are nicknamed Pompey, a local nickname used by both His Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth and the city of Portsmouth.
12 High Street, Old Portsmouth
A Blue Plaque on the wall of 12 High Street, Old Portsmouth (Alderman John E. Pink's solicitors' office building) commemorates the founding on 5 April 1898.
Portsmouth won the FA Cup for the second time in 2008
The scoreboard at the end of the 2008 FA Cup final, in which Portsmouth beat Cardiff City 1–0