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.
21. The Valley - Charlton Atheltic
Capacity: 27,111; Average home attendance: 17,162; Average percentage filled: 63.3% Photo: Jacques Feeney
22. Portman Road - Ipswich Town
Capacity: 30,311; Average home attendance: 20,784; Average percentage filled: 68.6% Photo: Jordan Mansfield
23. Hillsborough - Sheffield Wednesday
Capacity: 39,732; Average home attendance: 22,057; Average percentage filled: 55.3% Photo: Alex Pantling
24. Stadium of Light - Sunderland
Capacity: 49,000; Average home attendance: 30,605; Average percentage filled: 62.5% Photo: Pete Norton