8 fantastic pictures show former Pompey legends play in John Jenkins Stadium charity match

By Joe Buncle

Published 1st Jun 2024, 12:23 BST

Football fans were delighted as former Pompey legends battled it out against a stellar international squad in aid of two good causes.

A charity football match between Pompey Charity Squad and FC Global Kickers took place on the bank holiday Monday, May 27 at the John Jenkins Stadium in Portsmouth, with profits going to Pompey in the Community and Global Family. Pompey Charity Squad consists of “legendary” former Portsmouth FC players while FC Global Kickers is a “star-studded” international team. Local Samba Reggae band Batala entertained spectators with a half-time performance.

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Profits from ticket sales were equally split between the Pompey in the Community, and Global Family, a charity dedicated to supporting families worldwide. An after-match party was held at the Queens Hotel in Southsea.

Here are 8 wonderful pictures from the event:

A charity football match between Pompey Charity Squad v FC Global Kickers took place on bank holiday Monday, May 27, 2024, at the John Jenkins Stadium in Portsmouth, with profits going to Pompey in the Community and Global Family.

Pictured is: (l-r) Evie Harding (13), Gemma Harding and Archie Harding (16) with Nelson from Portsmouth.

Picture: Sarah Standing (270524-3124)

1. John Jenkins Stadium charity football match

A charity football match between Pompey Charity Squad v FC Global Kickers took place on bank holiday Monday, May 27, 2024, at the John Jenkins Stadium in Portsmouth, with profits going to Pompey in the Community and Global Family. Pictured is: (l-r) Evie Harding (13), Gemma Harding and Archie Harding (16) with Nelson from Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (270524-3124)Photo: Sarah Standing

A charity football match between Pompey Charity Squad v FC Global Kickers took place on bank holiday Monday, May 27, 2024, at the John Jenkins Stadium in Portsmouth, with profits going to Pompey in the Community and Global Family.Picture: Sarah Standing

2. John Jenkins Stadium charity football match

A charity football match between Pompey Charity Squad v FC Global Kickers took place on bank holiday Monday, May 27, 2024, at the John Jenkins Stadium in Portsmouth, with profits going to Pompey in the Community and Global Family.Picture: Sarah StandingPhoto: Sarah Standing

A charity football match between Pompey Charity Squad v FC Global Kickers took place on bank holiday Monday, May 27, 2024, at the John Jenkins Stadium in Portsmouth, with profits going to Pompey in the Community and Global Family.Picture: Sarah Standing

3. John Jenkins Stadium charity football match

A charity football match between Pompey Charity Squad v FC Global Kickers took place on bank holiday Monday, May 27, 2024, at the John Jenkins Stadium in Portsmouth, with profits going to Pompey in the Community and Global Family.Picture: Sarah StandingPhoto: Sarah Standing

A charity football match between Pompey Charity Squad v FC Global Kickers took place on bank holiday Monday, May 27, 2024, at the John Jenkins Stadium in Portsmouth, with profits going to Pompey in the Community and Global Family.Picture: Sarah Standing

4. John Jenkins Stadium charity football match

A charity football match between Pompey Charity Squad v FC Global Kickers took place on bank holiday Monday, May 27, 2024, at the John Jenkins Stadium in Portsmouth, with profits going to Pompey in the Community and Global Family.Picture: Sarah StandingPhoto: Sarah Standing

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