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.

17. Portman Road - Ipswich
Capacity: 30,311; Average attendance: 21,587 Photo: Stephen Pond

18. Hillsborough - Sheffield Wednesday
Capacity: 39,732; Average attendance: 21,973 Photo: George Wood

19. Riverside Stadium - Middlesbrough
Capacity: 34,742; Average attendance: 21,777 Photo: George Wood

20. The Hawthorns - West Brom
Capacity: 26,850; Average attendance: 21,783 Photo: RUI VIEIRA

