Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight dies aged 65 after prostate cancer battle

Portsmouth have confirmed the death of club legend Alan Knight at the age of 65. The goalkeeper passed away on Monday morning surrounded by his close family following a battle with prostate cancer.

Knight is one of the most celebrated figures in Portsmouth’s history, having represented the club across all four professional divisions over four decades before later returning in a coaching capacity. His longevity and loyalty made him a defining symbol of the club through its most turbulent and triumphant years.

In October 2024, Knight made his prostate cancer diagnosis public, using his platform to urge others to seek testing if they noticed any symptoms. The disclosure prompted an outpouring of support from the football community and helped shine a wider spotlight on the disease.

The club rallied around their former goalkeeper last May, staging a charity match at Fratton Park between an Alan Knight XI and a Pompey Legends side. The game, which ended 8-8, helped raise £40,000 for prostate cancer charities — a fitting tribute to a man who had given so much to the club and its supporters.

Portsmouth have paid tribute to Knight in the wake of his passing, with further tributes expected from across the football world in the hours and days ahead.