When were Southampton founded?

The members of the St. Mary's Church of England Young Men's Association founded a club in 1885, which was referred to by the press as St Mary's Y.M.A. They later became simply St. Mary's F.C. in 1887-88, before changing their name to Southampton St. Mary's upon joining the Southern League in 1894. However, the club became a limited company after their Southern League title win at the end of 1896-97, following which they were known as Southampton F.C.

Who are the owners of Southampton?

Southampton are owned by Sport Republic, a London-based investment firm, who own an 80% stake in the club. Dragan Solak is the firm's lead investor.

What is Southampton's stadium called?

Southampton play their home games at the St. Mary's Stadium, which is South East London's largest stadium. The club started playing their games at this stadium in 2001.

What is St. Mary's Stadium's capacity?

St. Mary's Stadium has a capacity of 32,384, making it South East London's largest football stadium.

How many trophies have Southampton won?

Southampton have won just one trophy throughout their history, an FA Cup in 1976, in which they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the final.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Southampton won?

Southampton are yet to be crowned the champions of the Premier League. They have never won an English top flight title.

Who has made the most appearances for Southampton?

Terry Paine, with 713 appearances, is the club's record appearance make of all-time.

Who is Southampton's all-time top goalscorer?

Mick Channon is the club's all-time leading goalscorer with 227 goals in 607 appearances, spread across two different stints.

Which famous players have played for Southampton?

Sadio Mane, Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert, James Ward-Prowse, Dusan Tadic, and Bobby Stokes are among the most famous players to have donned a Southampton shirt.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Southampton?

Mauricio Pochettino, Ralph Hassenhuttl, Ted Bates, and Ronald Koeman are among Southampton's most famous managers.

What is Southampton's nickname?

Southampton are also known as The Saints among their own fans and rivals.

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