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.
9. Abbey Stadium - Cambrdige United
Capacity: 8,127; Average home attendance: 5,678; Average percentage filled: 63% Photo: Catherine Ivill
10. New Meadow - Shrewsbury Town
Capacity: 9,875; Average home attendance: 5,959; Average percentage filled: 60.3% Photo: Catherine Ivill
11. Keepmoat Stadium - Doncaster Rovers
Capacity: 15,231; Average home attendance: 6,942; Average percentage filled: 45.6% Photo: Ross Kinnaird
12. Plough Lane - AFC Wimbledon
Capacity: 9,215; Average home attendance: 7,486; Average percentage filled: 81.2% Photo: James Chance