They are in fine spirits for the match which kicks off at midday, packing into the Fans Zone and the areas around the ground ahead of the turnstiles opening at 10.30am.
Young families are among the fans at Fratton Park, and for some this is their first ever South Coast derby.
Pictures: Marcin Jedrysiak
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Excited fans arrive at Fratton Park ahead of the South Coast derby | The News
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Many families at Fratton Park today - and for some it is their first South Coast derby | The News
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