Southampton Football Club is a professional football team based in Southampton, England. Founded in 1885, the club plays its home matches at St. Mary's Stadium, which has a capacity of around 32,000 spectators. Southampton competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football, and has a rich history, including winning the FA Cup in 1976. The team's nickname is the "Saints," reflecting its origins as a church team. Southampton is known for its strong youth academy, which has produced several notable players, including Alan Shearer and Gareth Bale. The club's colors are red and white, and its emblem features a halo above a football.