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Having established themselves in the top flight, the 1938 – 39 season saw Portsmouth reach the FA Cup final, the third time they had done so.

This time, Portsmouth managed to convincingly defeat favourites Wolverhampton Wanderers 4 – 1.

Bert Barlow and Jock Anderson scored whilst Cliff Parker scored twice ( 3rd and 4th ) completed the famous victory.

League football was again suspended due to the Second World War, meaning Portsmouth hold the unusual distinction of holding the FA Cup for the longest uninterrupted period as the trophy wasn't played again until the 1945 – 46 season.