But among the drama, there’s been a host of bizarre, wacky and often surreal moments down the years.
We asked you to names some of most stark-raving bonkers occasions from your Pompey memories – and you’ve come up with some absolute belters.
21. Blade attack
Fratton Park was shocked, stunned and appalled as Sheffield United fan John Corker knocked linesman Ed Martin unconscious with a single punch in January 1998. Corker said he was upset with the decision to send off the Blades keeper. 'I don't remember much about it actually, I was quite drunk,' said Corker who was sentenced to three months in prison. Photo: The News
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