Sunday, April 27 2003: The date the Blues lifted the Division One title at an exultant Fratton Park.
Success was confirmed with a 3-2 success over Rotherham United to ensure Paul Merson lifted the famous silverware to really get the party started.
But where are the heroes of that never-to-be-forgotten night 18 years on?
You may be surprised to hear how things panned out for one or two members of the squad from the big night, after we did our digging to see what happened to them.
Designed with Pompey fans in mind
Get unlimited access to all The News’ sports coverage without the need for a full subscription. Play-by-plays of every match, in-depth analysis, live blogs and exclusive interviews starting from just £2 per month; that’s just 50p per week - click HERE to subscribe.
9. Kevin Harper
The Scot made 113 appearances during his four-year stay at Pompey before moving to Stoke in 2005. His two-year spell at the Britannia Stadium was littered with loans, before a final move to Dunfermline saw him retire in 2009. The Scot keeps Pompey fond in his memory despite having many difficult times at PO4. Since retiring, the 45-year-old has trained for his UEFA A licence and has managed Albion Rovers up until 2020. Now runs Harper Sports Management. Picture: Phil Cole/ALLSPORT Photo: Phil Cole
10. Vincent Pericard
Striker left Pompey in 2006 for Stoke and played on professionally until 2011 despite injuries. Has spoken openly and honestly about his mental health struggles and started an app called WHATSUP? to help people with similar struggles. Now a customer success specialist for BT. PICTURE:STEVE REID(033969-444) Photo: Steve Reid
11. Svetoslav Todorov
Another Fratton favourite, who is still hailed as one of the best Pompey strikers after scoring 26 goals during the promotion season and winning the Golden Boot. After moving to Charlton in 2007, Todorov then moved back to Europe before retiring in 2013. Had coaching spells at international level and a spell as assistant manager at Southend before taking a youth coach role at Crystal Palace. Picture: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Photo: Mike Hewitt
12. Yoshi Kawaguchi
Was on the bench as the title was won. Moved on to FC Nordsjaelland in Denmark and returned to Japan in 2005 before retiring three years ago after turning out for SC Sagamihara, with ambitions to a coach. Appeared at the 2010 World Cup for his country and is their most capped player. Photo: None