 The first match between the two clubs came in a friendly at Portsmouth's Fratton Park ground on 6 September 1899.The match was won ""on their merits"" 2–0 by Portsmouth, with goals from Dan Cunliffe (formerly with Liverpool) and Harold Clarke (formerly with Everton).Southampton and Portsmouth first played each other in the Southern League in April 1900, with Portsmouth winning 2–0 twice in three days.