The 2009-10 campaign was a season of ultimate drama and defiance for Portsmouth as the club battled crippling financial administration and a nine-point deduction that sealed their relegation. Leading the attack in the league was the prolific loanee Aruna Dindane, whose 8 goals were vital, yet the season was immortalized by a heroic run to the FA Cup Final at Wembley against all odds. It was a turbulent year built on sheer grit and the unforgettable spirit of the Pompey faithful, marking a defining, if painful, chapter in the club's history.