Pompey fans flock to city pubs as team secures a draw

Enthusiastic Pompey fans gathered in pubs and their television screens at home to watch Portsmouth secure a goalless draw against their derby match at St Mary’s Stadium.

Despite Portsmouth having their better share of the play, the Championship match ended 0-0 in front of a packed and noisy stadium in the first league match between the bitter rivals in more than 13 years .

But passions were also running high at local venues across the city. We joined fans at The Kings in Southsea as they watched the action. For more see our live blog here.

The return fixture at Fratton Park will take place in January.

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