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.
17. Fleetwood (FA Cup) - 24%
525 Pompey diehards made the trip to Highbury in the third round of the FA Cup. They made up 24 per cent of the 2,145 crowd. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Paul Thompson
18. QPR - 24%
The 1,874 Pompey fans who travelled to QPR in the Carabao Cup back in August made up 24% of the 7,783 crowd at Loftus Road | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Nigel Keene
19. Rochdale - 26%
993 Blues fans made the trip to Spotland back in November - just days after that trip to Harrogate in the Cup. In total, 3,789 supporters were at Rochdale to see Pompey win 3-0. | Daniel Chesterton Photo: Daniel Chesterton
20. Wycombe - 28%
The 7,688 attendance at Wycombe's Adams Park back on September 21 included 2,125 Blues supporters. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Nigel Keene