Fratton Park is a football stadium in Portsmouth, on the south coast of England, and the home ground of Portsmouth Football Club. With a capacity of around 20,000, it is a place where a visit is first and foremost about the match day atmosphere.
Why visit
The ground has been the club's home since 1899, which makes it one of the oldest football grounds still in use in England. For anyone interested in the history of the game, that long continuity is the main draw: the stadium has hosted Portsmouth supporters for well over a century.
What to expect
- A stadium of around 20,000 seats, sized for a lively crowd rather than a vast arena.
- A traditional English football setting, with the club's supporters at the heart of the experience.
- A visit built around the match itself, so the best time to come is on a day the club is playing at home.
Around the ground
Fratton Park sits within Portsmouth, a city on the coast with a long naval and maritime past. Visitors planning a day can combine the match with time to explore the waterfront and the city centre, making the football part of a wider trip to the area.
Check the club's arrangements before you travel, as availability and details can change. Coming for a match gives you the clearest sense of why this old ground still matters to the city.