But few, if any, would have been as satisfying as the 3-1 win at fierce rivals Wimbledon back on January 1, 1986.
Both the Blues and Dons had established a reputation as two of the very toughest outfits in the game back in the 80s.
They collided at Plough Lane as two high-flying Division Two outfits pushing for promotion.
But two goals from Mick Channon and an effort from Vince Hilaire ensured it was Pompey who came out 3-1 winners on the day.
That saw them move six points clear of their opponents and stay level at the top with Norwich City, who were in first place on goal difference.
What became of Alan Ball’s men who did the business on that occasion in front of a crowd of 9,046?
We’ve done our homework to find out what Bally’s Gremlins on show have been up to in the ensuing years and where they are now.
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5. Kenny Swain
Kenny Swain captained Pompey as they eventually reached the top flight in the 1986-87 season. Retired in 1992 and had managerial stints at Grimsby and Wigan. Managed England under-16s for a decade until 2014 and was assistant coach for England at under-17 level between 2012 and 2013. Photo: Scanned
6. Vince Hilaire
The 62-year-old spent four years playing for Pompey, appearing 145 times before moving to Leeds in 1988. Hilaire has always talked about his troubles with racism and the problems he’s faced during his career. He moved back down to the south coast when he finished his career at Havant and Waterlooville and has remained in the area since then. The midfielder was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017 and is now a local DJ around Pompey. (Photo by Russell Cheyne/Getty Images) Photo: Russell Cheyne
7. Mick Kennedy
The tough-as-nails midfielder and ultimate fans favourite, who would help his side reach the top flight. Kennedy played 149 times for the south coast side in four years at PO4 before having spells at Stoke, Leicester and Wigan. The 57-year-old was inducted into the Pompey Hall of Fame in 2018 but sadly passed away in January 2019 in Ireland. Photo: The News
8. Kevin Dillon
'Dead-eye Dill' played 258 times for Pompey over a six-year period, which saw him inducted into the club's Hall of Fame in 2015. After his retirement in 1997, he went into coaching where he spent eight-years as a coach at Reading. After leaving in 2009 he became boss at Aldershot Town, guiding the Shots to their highest ever league finish in his first season before getting the sack midway through his second season in 2011. Has stayed involved in the game since in coaching and scouting roles. (Picture. David Cannon) Photo: LEE JONES