Ticketing issues, maintenance, safety concerns and the demolition of half of the north stand lower in January as well as half of the south stand at the start of the month have seen Fratton Park’s capacity fluctuate.
Despite Danny Cowley being full of praise for the Fratton faithful, performances on the pitch have led to fewer fans coming through the turnstiles in recent weeks.
So how does Pompey’s numbers compare to those across the rest of the EFL this season?
We’ve taken a look at Football Web Pages to discover the top 24 average home attendances this season across the 72.

9. St Andrews - Birmingham
Capacity: 29,409; Average attendance: 15,993 Photo: Naomi Baker

10. Liberty Stadium - Swansea
Capacity: 21,088; Average attendance: 17,265 Photo: Ryan Hiscott

11. John Smith's Stadium - Huddlesfield
Capacity: 24,500; Average attendance: 17,305 Photo: George Wood

12. Craven Cottage - Fulham
Capacity: 19,359 (reduced); Average attendance: 17,621 Photo: Alex Davidson

