That represents an average away attendance of 1,383 from the 22 games Kenny Jackett’s side have played away from Fratton Park so far this term – not bad going given the number of long-haul trips in the current League One fixture list and those midweek away matches. It, therefore, got us wondering what percentage Pompey supporters make to opposition attendances and the resulting financial boost a game against the Blues provides? Here we break down that percentage and rank Pompey’s presence on these away days, according to overall attendance figures. By the way, 166,926 fans in total have taken in the Blues away games this season, with official Pompey fans making up 18 per cent of that total – nearly one in five supporters.
5. AFC Wimbledon - 16%
Pompey could have sold more than double their allocation for the trip to Kingsmeadow in October. But given the small capacity of the south London ground, they packed in 712 instead. | PinPep Photo: PinPeP
6. Bristol Rovers - 16%
1,404 fans made it to the 2-2 draw with Bristol Rovers on October 26. 8,648 was the official attendance. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Graham Hunt
7. Blackpool - 17%
10,605 fans were at Pompey's game at Blackpool on the Bank Holiday weekend in August - 1,816 of them were Pompey supporters, according to the official figures. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd./PinPep +44 7803 730548 Photo: Paul Thompson
8. Oxford United - 18%
Only 1,548 fans overall took in the Blues' visit to Oxford in the Leasing.com Trophy back in October. 274 were officially there to support Pompey. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Graham Hunt