Portsmouth are well-known for their passionate fanbase and over the years, Fratton Park has hosted its fair share of famous faces. Like any football club, Pompey has fans all over the globe and some of the biggest celebrities out there have declared their allegiances to the club.
While there are plenty who grew up in and around Portsmouth and backing the club is in their long-stretching family history, there are also others who have simply gotten the football itch and fallen in love with the Blues. Let’s take a look at 12 famous Pompey supporters, from actors to athletes, including Premier League footballers.
5. Matt Ritchie, footballer
The Newcastle star started his career at Portsmouth and has admitted he would like to return one day | Getty Images
6. Fred Dinenage, TV presenter
Dinenage ‘fell in love’ with Pompey while at school and joined the club’s Board of Directors between 1998 and 2007 | Getty Images
7. James Ward-Prowse, footballer
Despite playing for bitter rivals Southampton, JWP was a Fratton end season ticket holder and grew up supporting Pompey | Getty Images
8. Penny Mordaunt, politician
The Portsmouth MP told The News that she has friendly banter with Rishi Sunak over his support of Southampton | Getty Images