Shadow Child is a Portsmouth fan who has fond memories of the FA Cup that go back much further than when Pompey won it in 2008. "That was huge, and so was when we lost narrowly in the final two years later," he told BBC Sport. "But my favourite FA Cup memory was actually 1992, when we had a run to the semi-finals and lost to eventual winners Liverpool in a replay. That's the power of the FA Cup, and a run like that can resonate with you for your whole life. "The year we won it, all five games from round three to the final were 1-0 wins.

Source: BBC January 08, 2026 18:19 UTC