Portsmouth to Celebrate Men's and Women's Team Promotions with Ceremony on Southsea Common

Portsmouth FC is set to hold a ceremony on Southsea Common on April 28 to celebrate the achievements of both their men's and women's teams.

The men's team has won the League One title and secured promotion to the Championship, while the women's team has also earned promotion to the Championship.

The ceremony will be an opportunity for the club and its supporters to come together and recognize the hard work and success of both teams this season. The presentation of the League One trophy to the men's team captain Marlon Pack will take place, as well as a lap of honor for the women's team.

Portsmouth City Council, in conjunction with the club, will hold the ceremony to celebrate the promotions of both teams. The men's team, led by John Mousinho, secured the League One title and will be returning to the Championship. The women's team, led by Jay Sadler, won the National League Southern Premier Division title and will be competing in the women's Championship next season.

Why this matters: The ceremony on Southsea Common will allow the players to experience the warmth of the city, similar to the celebrations held after the club's FA Cup and League Two title wins in 2008 and 2017, respectively. It highlights the significance of both teams' achievements and the pride the city takes in their success.

The club has appealed to fans to stay in their seats after the final whistle of the Wigan match to allow the players to receive their medals and trophies on the pitch, rather than in the dressing room. A party atmosphere is anticipated at the team's final match of the season against Lincoln.

Manager John Mousinho expressed his delight with the team's achievement, stating, "We're looking forward to celebrating the title win with the fans at Fratton Park." The team is also aiming to reach 100 points this season, which would be an additional motivation for the Wigan match.

The club has expressed gratitude to all the matchday staff and supporters for their contributions to the team's success this season. Portsmouth is also undertaking various development projects at Fratton Park, including the installation of a new TV gantry and improvements to the North Stand, as they prepare for life in the Championship.

Key Takeaways

• Portsmouth FC is to hold a ceremony on April 28 to celebrate men's and women's team achievements.
• The men's team won the League One title and secured promotion to the Championship, women's team was also promoted.
• The ceremony to include a trophy presentation and lap of honour for both teams.
• The club appeals to fans to stay after the final match to celebrate players' success.
• Portsmouth is undertaking development projects at Fratton Park to prepare for the Championship.