So what better way to enjoy Pompey in action than a trip down the pub with your mates to cheer on the Blues.
It’s a time-old traditional – and as John Mousinho’s side face another road trip on Tuesday with an away game at Cardiff, we’ve dipped into our photo archives to show you don’t always have to be at the match to have a good time following the Blues.
See if you can spot yourself or someone you might know from these images from around the 2008-10 era!
5. Pompey fans in the pub
The Festing Pub in Southsea was the establishment of choice for these fans to watch Pompey's Uefa Cup game against Vitoria SC in 2008. Photo: National World
6. Pompey fans in the pub
The Festing Pub goes wild as these fans celebrate Peter Crouch scoring against Guimaraes in the Uefa Cup in 2008. Photo: National World
7. Pompey fans in the pub
These Pompey fans celebrate the Blues' 4-1 win at Southampton in the FA Cup in 2010. Photo: Will Caddy
8. Pompey fans in the pub
The scene in the Mr Pickwick Pub, Southsea for Pompey's Uefa Cup game against Guimaraes in 2008. Photo: National World