But just how far are the Blues taking it when it comes to battling to retain their place in the second tier?
We’ve delved into the stats to see how John Mousinho’s side stack up against the rest of their peers when it comes to fouls this season.
Using data from football analytics specialist Wyscout, we’ve assembled a table of who’s committed the most fouls in Championship action ranking the 24 teams in the division from lowest to highest.
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1. Championship's dirtiest sides
Where do Pompey rank among the sides deemed the dirtiest in the division? | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
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