2006–07 Portsmouth F.C. season
season of football team
During the 2006–07 English football season, Portsmouth competed in the FA Premier League.
Season summary
After several seasons of struggle in English football's top flight, Portsmouth enjoyed one of their best seasons in many years as they challenged for European qualification, ultimately falling short with a nonetheless creditable ninth-place finish.
Kit
The team kit was manufactured by German sportswear manufacturer Jako and sponsored by Japanese electronics company Oki.
Final league table
Results
Premier League
Players
First-team squad
Squad at end of season
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Left club during season
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Reserve squad
The following players did not appear for the first team this season.
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