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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9. David Norris celebrates his famous St Mary's leveller in April 2012
Went on to play for the likes of Leeds, Peterborough and Blackpool and now turns out for Lancaster City at the age of 40, where he's currently sidelined with a knee injury. Also runs a successful personal training studio. Photo: JPIMedia
10. George Thorne
The midfielder made 14 appearances on loan from West Brom. The England youth international turned out for the likes of Derby, Luton and Oxford but has struggled with injuries and is without a club at the age of 28. Photo: Steve Reid
11. Dave Kitson
Spent nearly two years at Pompey after joining with Liam Lawrence in 2010 as Marc Wilson moved the other way. Made 72 appearances and scored 12 goals before moving on to Sheffield United and Oxford. Now chairman at non-league Arlesley Town and involved as a coach with Grenfell Athletic - a team formed in the community impacted by the tower fire which killed 72 people. Photo: Tony Marshall
12. Jamie Ashdown
A loyal servant who spent eight years at Pompey. Broke a post-war club record for most minutes without conceding a goal between February and March 2011. Now a coach for Ascot United's youth and first team, and told The News he works in a family hardware store business in an interview last year. Photo: Barry Zee