And all after the fans were setting their alarms for ridiculous o’clock in the morning to make their way up north – and then not returning home until the wee small hours of this morning. An epic effort all round for those concerned.
No doubt there’ll be many who will need a while to recover, while the exhaustion of such a whirlwind experience might get lost in the memory for some!
Luckily, top snapper Jason Brown was on hand to capture a fantastic day. So here’s a selection of our favourite fan images from the day, coupled with a few match shots and a couple of celebratory pictures of the players realising the importance of yesterday’s 1-0 win.
See if you can spot yourself among the magnificent 1,848 away fans who made the trip.
9. Pompey fans at Carlisle
It's a 14-hour round trip between Portsmouth and Carlisle - but these fans don't care! Photo: Jason Brown
10. Pompey fans at Carlisle
It's a 14-hour round trip between Portsmouth and Carlisle - but these fans don't care! Photo: Jason Brown
11. Pompey fans at Carlisle
The fans had plenty to cheer on their latest trip to Carlisle - Paddy Lane's winner and a six-point lead at the top of the table. Photo: Jason Brown
12. Pompey fans at Carlisle
1,848 Pompey fans made the near 750-mile round trip to Carlisle's Brunton Park. Photo: Jason Brown