But Pompey’s defiant fans raised the temperature with their incessant backing of their side, as they showed their continuing belief in John Mousinho’s side, despite the 4-0 defeat.
Here’s 30 brilliant photos from our man Jason Brown, who was there to cover the action on and off the pitch at PO4.
1. Pompey v Blackpool fan gallery
Pompey fans were defiant as their side fell to a 4-0 loss to Blackpool - check out the images of the day in our gallery. Photo: Jason Brown
2. Pompey v Blackpool gallery
Many Pompey fans were at their defiant best against Blackpool - here's what our photographer Jason Brown captured of the day's events at Fratton Park. Photo: Jason Brown
3. Pompey v Blackpool gallery
Many Pompey fans were at their defiant best against Blackpool - here's what our photographer Jason Brown captured of the day's events at Fratton Park. Photo: Jason Brown
4. Pompey v Blackpool gallery
Many Pompey fans were at their defiant best against Blackpool - here's what our photographer Jason Brown captured of the day's events at Fratton Park. Photo: Jason Brown