12 famous Portsmouth supporters that are backing the League One title bid

There are several familiar faces that hold Portmouth close to their heart.

Portsmouth boosted their hopes of returning to the Championship for the first time since 2012 with a narrow win against Oxford United on Saturday afternoon.

John Mousinho's men could not have wished for a better start to the game as Callum Lang fired them in front with just two minutes on the clock. The visitors, who remain in the hunt for a play-off place, hit back within four minutes with a penalty from Cameron Branagan.

But it was Pompey that secured the win and ensured they hold a seven-point lead at the top of the table thanks to a second-half goal from substitute Christian Saydee.

The hope and belief a successful season can be completed over the coming weeks and months rippled around Fratton Park as a long-awaited promotion took a step closer. And there are several well-known faces that will also be celebrating as Mousinho and his players can rely on the backing of famous faces from the worlds of TV, sport and more.

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