Clubs were busy bolstering promotion bids or steeling their squad as they fight against relegation to the fourth tier.
Some business carried out by Pompey and their rivals was undoubtedly more eye-catching than other deals.
So we’ve assembled what we believe to be the best pieces of business around the division across the winter window.
21. Paddy Lane (Fleetwood - Pompey, undisclosed)
Brighton were closely watching the winger after a breakout season with Fleetwood, but it's Pompey who feel they pulled off a coup to bring in the Northern Ireland international. Photo: Jason Brown
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