Numbers have fluctuated due to safety concerns, ticketing issues and the demolition of half of the north stand lower.
Yet, after Saturday’s three-goal comeback against Fleetwood, Danny Cowley was full of praise for the Fratton faithful who helped inspire the team rescue a point when defeated looked more likely.
But how does Pompey’s number compare to others in League One?
Well, we’ve looked at FootballWebPages to see how Pompey’s average attendance for the season compares to the rest of the division.
Here’s what we found.
5. Mazuma Stadium - Morecambe
Capacity: 6,476; Average home attendance: 4,227; Average percentage filled: 65.3% Photo: MARTIN RICKETT
6. Gresty Road - Crewe
Capacity: 10,153 ; Average home attendance: 4,433; Average percentage filled: 43.7% Photo: Lewis Storey
7. Priestfield - Gillingham
Capacity: 11,582; Average home attendance: 4,657; Average percentage filled: 40.2% Photo: Justin Setterfield
8. Adams Park - Wycombe Wanderers
Capacity: 10,137; Average home attendance: 5,522; Average percentage filled: 55.2% Photo: Alex Burstow