A 2-0 win against second-placed Bolton allowed John Mousinho’s side to stretch their advantage over the chasing pack as the Fratton faithful begin to truly believe that a return to the Championship is well within their grasp.
Goals from Conor Shaughnessy and Kusini Yengi sent Pompey supporters home happy and buzzing from what they witnessed from their heroes.
Here’s our favourite fan images from the night as the Fratton Park foundations were tested by a buoyant home crowd.
21. Pompey fans at Fratton Park
It proved another chilly night at Fratton Park - but the Pompey performance made many forget about the cold. Photo: Graham Hunt
22. Pompey fans at Fratton Park
More than 18,000 Pompey fans cheered the Blues to success against Bolton. Photo: Graham Hunt
23. Pompey fans at Fratton Park
The 2-0 win saw John Mousinho's side open up a six-point lead at the top of League One. Photo: Graham Hunt
24. Pompey fans at Fratton Park
.It proved another chilly night at Fratton Park - but the Pompey performance made many forget about the cold. Photo: Graham Hunt