Their opponents from Gibraltar were as random as the setting for their opening pre-season friendly of the summer, with the game held at the 800-capacity Estadio Jose Burgos de Quintana – a ground compared to the Mountbatten Centre, but situated more than 1,250 miles away from Fratton Park.
However, that didn’t stop the Fratton faithful venturing abroad to cheer John Mousinho’s side on. Indeed, around 600 supporters made the trip to the Spanish backwater that wifi and phone data had long forgot.
It also didn’t prevent pictures being uploaded onto Twitter, with fans proudly displaying their presence at another new ground.
Here’s 13 images from those Twitter accounts that really caught our eye as showed Pompey fans at their finest.
5. Pompey fans on tour
Posing with the players post-match on the side of the pitch - it could only happen on a Pompey pre-season tour! Photo: @WebbJ96
6. Pompey fans on tour
These Pompey fans make the most of the shade at Estadio Jose Burgos de Quintana - the venue for Pompey's recent pre-season friendly against Europa FC. Photo: @Pompey
7. Pompey fans on tour
Fournilwrittenalloverit's Tom Chapman alongside Pompey players Ryley Towler and Joe Morrell at the team's La Cala Resort base in Malaga. Picture: @officialfournil Photo: @officialfournil
8. Pompey fans on tour
Pompey fan Ben Hardinge poses with Blues midfielder Joe Morrell at the Estadio Jose Burgos de Quintana. Picture: @benjhardinge Photo: @benjhardinge