And the Fratton faithful weren’t disappointed, as they witnessed their new-look side draw 3-3 in a thrilling encounter between the two League One heavyweights
Goals from Connor Ogilvie, Michael Jacobs as well as a debut header from Colby Bishop ensured the Blues returned to PO4 with a point to kick-start their campaign.
We’ve chosen 17 of our favourite photos that capture the action from an exciting afternoon in Yorkshire.
We’ve chosen 17 of our favourite photos that capture the action from an exciting afternoon in Yorkshire.
![Pompey fans were in full voice throughout the afternoon.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjEyYzhmN2YzLWFjYjctNDRlNy1hYjQ3LWVlOGM2Mjk4YjllMDozMjVmZmFhNi0xZGFjLTRmNWQtOGFmNC00YTFlMGNmYjY2YWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
9. Sheffield Wednesday v Pompey
Pompey fans were in full voice throughout the afternoon. Photo: Malcolm Bryce
![The Fratton faithful once again packed the Leppings Lane end of Hillsborough, much like they did on the final day last term.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjBkN2ZiMDQxLTI1MDUtNDhmOS04MzlhLWUxOWM2YTdiNTA5Mjo5MTNmNWVhYi1jZTcxLTQ0ODEtYTIwZC1hZDk2OTNiYmE1NDg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
10. Sheffield Wednesday v Pompey
The Fratton faithful once again packed the Leppings Lane end of Hillsborough, much like they did on the final day last term. Photo: Malcolm Bryce
![Colby Bishop claimed he scored Pompey's second but it still remains as a Michael Jacobs goal.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmI2ZjI3NTFmLTdkY2MtNDBkZi1hOGIwLTNiZTcwYWY0ODFiODpiODRmN2M0Mi00OTExLTQ4ZDMtYTlmMC03MDEyYmVhYTlhNDY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
11. Sheffield Wednesday v Pompey
Colby Bishop claimed he scored Pompey's second but it still remains as a Michael Jacobs goal. Photo: Malcolm Bryce
![Loud and proud.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjE4M2IyMjU5LTA3ZjctNDFkOC1iY2RlLTlhOGFlZTg1NmMwYzpmZDA2ODhlNi1lYTU0LTRkZGQtYWI3NC04OGU4YTg0MWQwOGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)