Southampton Football Club is a professional football club based in Southampton, England. The club was founded in 1885 and is currently owned by Sport Republic, a Serbian investment group. Southampton F.C. plays in the Premier League, the top tier of English football. The club has a long and storied history, having won the FA Cup once and the Football League Trophy twice. The club's home ground is St. Mary's Stadium, which has a capacity of over 32,000 spectators. Southampton F.C. is known for its strong youth academy, which has produced many notable players, including Alan Shearer, Theo Walcott, and Gareth Bale. The club has a rich history and a passionate fan base, making it one of the most popular football clubs in England.