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.
9. Harrogate - 20%
616 fans made the Monday night trip to non-league Harrogate, which had an overall attendance of 3,048. Those Blues supporters then faced a tough journey home, with a power failure causing the game to kick off late. | Daniel Chesterton Photo: Daniel Chesterton
10. Tranmere - 20%
Pompey were represented by 1,379 fans for the trip to Prenton Park at the start of February. 6,985 supporters were inside the ground for a 2-0 Blues win. | phcimages.com Photo: Daniel Chesterton
11. Walsall - 21%
226 fans made the journey to Walsall in the Leasing.com Trophy - just three days after an FA Cup trip to Fleetwood. It represents the Blues' lowest away attendance of the season - but who could blame them. Only 1,082 supporters were there in total. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Paul Thompson
12. Gillingham - 21%
The 1,180 Blues fans who made it to Priestfield on New Year's Day made up 21 per cent of the 5,724 supporters there to witness a 1-1 draw. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Jason Brown