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.
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13. Arjan De Zeeuw
Joined on a free transfer from Wigan and quickly became a key member of the Blues squad. After gaining promotion to the Premier League in 2003, the Dutch defender won the Fans’ Player of the Year the following year. After retiring became a detective in the Dutch town of Alkmaar as well as managing a non-league side. Photo: PICTURE:STEVE REID(042144-9)
14. Gary O'Neil
Academy graduate went to make 192 senior appearances before enjoying spells at the likes of Middlesbrough, West Ham, QPR and Norwich. Now retired and after a stint coaching at Liverpool is now part of the first-team set-up with Bournemouth. Photo: The News
15. Lassina Diabate
Ivory Coast international made 16 appearances in the 2002-03 season before returning to France where he finished his career in 2012 after injury issues. Got involved behind the scenes in the French game, where he became general manager of Saint-Médard in 2015 and is now co-president. Photo: Mike Hewitt
16. Yakubu
Nigerian went on to become one of the great Pompey strikers, but was on the bench as the title was won after arriving from Maccabi Haifa in January. Left for Middlesbrough in 2005 after 29 goals in 65 appearances. Played for the likes of Everton and Blackburn before retiring in 2017. The News reported last year Yakubu was working with former Pompey phyisio Neil Sillett at the Bentley Sports Group as an agent. Photo: Gary M. Prior