Ronan Curtis cannot believe Pompey's 3-3 draw against Coventry at Fratton Park in August 2019. Picture: Robin Jones/Digital SouthRonan Curtis cannot believe Pompey's 3-3 draw against Coventry at Fratton Park in August 2019. Picture: Robin Jones/Digital South
Ronan Curtis cannot believe Pompey's 3-3 draw against Coventry at Fratton Park in August 2019. Picture: Robin Jones/Digital South

Portsmouth's 20 worst matches since they last competed in the Championship

After a 12-year wait Pompey are finally back in the Championship.

It has been quite a journey, with two league titles and the Checkatrade Trophy to show for an exile that began in 2012 with relegation under Michael Appleton.

There have also been plenty of gutting lows during the long battle to return to the Championship – and not just restricted to awful owners and High Court battles.

So here’s a list of the 20 worst Pompey matches since leaving the Championship – in no particular order...