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The 10 best Portsmouth away days the Fratton faithful fondly remember – including ticker-tape at Highbury and Anfield

We asked Pompey fans to name their favourite away days following the Blues - here’s what we discovered…

Published: Thursday, 12 November 2026 at 5:24 PM
The 10 best Portsmouth away days the Fratton faithful fondly remember – including ticker-tape at Highbury and Anfield
Key Things to Know
  • Portsmouth fans voted on their favorite memorable away fixtures in club history via a Facebook poll.
  • Around 12,500 Pompey fans famously provided a ticker-tape reception during a 1980 League Cup tie at Anfield.
  • Pompey defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 after extra time at Wembley to reach the 2010 FA Cup final.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth fans highlighted their favorite away days in club history following a poll conducted by The News on Facebook. The list features memorable trips across several decades, including a 1980 League Cup tie against Liverpool at Anfield where 12,500 traveling supporters gave the team a famous ticker-tape reception despite a 4-1 defeat, and a 2-0 extra-time win against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley in the 2010 FA Cup semi-final.

Other notable fixtures mentioned include an 8,000-strong away following witnessing promotion at Northampton Town in May 1980 with goals from Ian Purdie and Steve Davey. Additionally, the list highlights Pompey's 2-1 victory over Wigan Athletic in April 2006, where goals from Benjani and Matt Taylor capped off the club's Premier League escape under manager Harry Redknapp.

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