For some, it was the perfect excuse not to travel to Fratton Park for the Blues’ New Year’s Day game against Swansea.
For those who braved it, though, their loyalty was rewarded. Pompey swept aside the challenge of the Swans and climbed out of the relegation zone on a memorable day in the Championship.
The Fratton faithful will have to wait until Middlesbrough’s visit to the south coast on January 18 before they get together again.
In the meantime, here’s some happy memory photos of the supporters enjoying Wednesday’s 4-0 win.
See if you can spot yourself, a loved one or a friend among the 18, 520 Pompey fans who made the trip to PO4.
9. Pompey fans back at Fratton Park
Fans would have been forgiven for staying at home on New Year's Day. Photo: Jason Brown
10. Pompey fans back at Fratton Park
This young fan had the right idea! Photo: Jason Brown
11. Match action
Paddy Lane treated Pompey fans to his first goal of the season in the win against Swansea. Photo: Jason Brown
12. Pompey fans back at Fratton Park
These loyal Pompey fans were treated to a 4-0 win against the Swans at Fratton Park. Photo: Jason Brown