This saw 19,009 supporters inside PO4 treated to another thrilling encounter between the two south coast clubs, in an early top of the table clash in League One.
While the Fratton faithful packed out all three stands, 1,899 Argyle fans made the 356-mile round-trip from Home Park as they sold out their Milton End allocation.
Indeed, Saturday’s fixture now boasts the Blues’ highest attendance of the season to date following summer redevelopment work to both the North and South stands.
But how does that impressive figure compare to the rest of the EFL?
We’ve taken a look at the highest attendances from this weekend’s matches to see where Pompey’s total of 19,009 compares with sides from the Championship, League One and League Two.
Here’s what we found.
9. Riverside Stadium - 22,960
22,960 fans watched a goalless draw at the Riverside Stadium between Middlesbrough and Rotherham in the Championship. Yet, it wasn’t full to the 34,000 capacity, with the Saturday evening fixture played live on Sky Sports. Photo: George Wood
10. Pride Park - 24,784
After seeing their side fall behind to Wycombe in the 15th minute, 24,784 supporters saw Conor Hourihane steal the show as his double secured a vital win for Derby. The win saw Liam Rosenior’s men move level on points with Barnsley and sit seventh following their relegation from the Championship. Photo: Cameron Smith
11. Hillsborough - 26,281
Hillsborough played host to a mouth-watering top of the table clash between Sheffield Wednesday and Ipswich. 16,281 fans were in attendance and witnessed the Owls snatch a last minute point against the league leaders and was the highest attended game in League One this weekend. Photo: Alex Pantling
12. Carrow Road - 26,303
Norwich’s fixture against West Brom saw 26,303 fans inside Carrow Road as the Canaries drew 1-1 against the Baggies. Steve Bruce’s men ended the Yellows’ six-game winning run but his side remain in the Championship relegation zone. Photo: Stephen Pond