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.
13. Kassam Stadium - Oxford United
Capacity: 12,500; Average home attendance: 8,082; Average percentage filled: 64.7% Photo: David Rogers
14. Sincil Bank - Lincoln City
Capacity: 10,120; Average home attendance: 8,546; Average percentage filled: 81.9% Photo: Pete Norton
15. Stadium MK - MK Dons
Capacity: 30,500; Average home attendance: 9,067; Average percentage filled: 41.2% Photo: Pete Norton
16. New York Stadium - Rotherham United
Capacity: 12,021; Average home attendance: 9,252; Average percentage filled: 77% Photo: George Wood