It was an occasion Joel Ward will never forget, as the Emsworth lad scored the Blues’ goal and went on to be named man-of-the-match.
But what happened to Michael Appleton’s side who turned out at a vibrant Fratton Park that Sunday afternoon?
We’ve been doing our digging to hunt down the starting XI and substitutes from that December day – and what they are doing now.
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5. Jason Pearce
Went on to play for Leeds, Wigan and now Charlton after leaving Fratton Park. Now 34, Pearce has made 13 appearances for the Addicks this term. Photo: Barry Zee
6. Joe Mattock
Arrived at Fratton Park on the same day as Thorne. The left-back has had spells at Brighton and Sheffield Wednesday, while he’s been at Rotherham for the past six years. Scored a last-minute winner against Pompey in 2018. Photo: Barry Zee
7. Liam Lawrence
Made 55 appearances after arriving in 2010 and went to play for the likes of Cardiff, PAOK Salonika and Shrewsbury. Now the lead under-15 coach at Stoke. Photo: Allan Hutchings
8. Hayden Mullins
Went on to play for Reading, Birmingham and Notts County after leaving Pompey in 2012. Had a spell in charge of Watford and is now head coach at Colchester. Photo: Allan Hutchings