The Blues have struggled away from home this season, with victories at Wycombe, Lincoln and Crewe some of the few highlights on the road.
The recent goalless draw at Ipswich also stood out.
However, it did little to help Pompey’s fading play-off hopes – ambitions that will have been watered down already by the likes of the 4-1 capitulation at Rotherham.
But where would Pompey sit in the League One table if it was based purely on away results?
But here’s how the standings would look if results on the road were only considered.

21. Plymouth Argyle - 4th
Played: 20; Wins: 9; Draws: 5; Losses: 6; Scored: 35; Conceded: 26; Points: 32 Photo: Harry Trump

22. Rotherham - 3rd
Played: 19; Wins: 11; Draws: 5; Losses: 3; Scored: 24; Conceded: 5; Points: 38 Photo: George Wood

23. Wigan Athletic - 2nd
Played: 18; Wins: 12; Draws: 4; Losses: 2; Scored: 36; Conceded: 16; Points: 40 Photo: Lewis Storey

24. MK Dons
Played: 20; Wins: 12; Draws: 5; Losses: 3; Scored: 38; Conceded: 17; Points: 41 Photo: Pete Norton

