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Semi-Final / Sat Mar 25, 1939 / Huddersfield Town 1-2 Pompey

Pompey come from behind to reach Wembley again

Semi-Final / Sat Mar 25, 1939 / Huddersfield Town 1-2 Pompey

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Era 1920-1946
Season 1938-39
Date Sat Mar 25, 1939
Match Type First Team
Competition FA Challenge Cup
Match No 5
Stage Semi-Final
Kick Off 3.00pm
Venue
Stadium Name Highbury (Arsenal)
Weather Snow
Referee Mr S Boardman (Chester)
Opponents
Final Score Huddersfield Town 1-2 Pompey
Home Scorers Barclay 23
Home Team Huddersfield Town
Away Scorers Barlow 79, Anderson 83
Away Team Portsmouth
Attendance 60053
Receipts
Status Completed after 90 minutes
Home Line Up Hesford, Hayes, Mountford, Willingham, Young, Boot, Isaac, Barclay, Price, McCall, Beasley
Away Line Up Walker, Morgan, Rochford, Guthrie, Rowe, Wharton, Worrall, McAlinden, Anderson, Barlow, Parker
Match Summary Pompey came from behind with two late goals as a blizzard of snow blew across Highbury. Town began well and had several opportunities before Barclay put them in front mid way through the first half. Pompey took charge after the interval and had many chances before Barlow scored with a wonderful effort. Pompey piled on the pressure and McAlinden had two shots turned round for corners but They would not be denied and with Chimes resounding around the ground Anderson hammered a cross shot passed Hesford. Pompey also make history as both sides wear numbers on their backs for the first time!
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