Portsmouth supporters will clock up 7,890 miles following their team across the Championship next season, ranking 22nd out of 24 clubs for total travel distance in the second tier.
Pompey’s Lengthy Away Day Schedule
Portsmouth are gearing up for their second consecutive Championship campaign, with manager John Mousinho and director of football Rich Hughes focusing on squad development at Fratton Park.
The Blues’ loyal fanbase now faces another demanding season of away travel, with lengthy journeys to grounds including Middlesbrough and Preston North End contributing to their substantial mileage total.
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How Portsmouth Compare
Research by Fan Hub has calculated the travel distances for each Championship side from stadium to stadium, revealing where Portsmouth sit in the rankings.
The south coast club’s 7,890-mile total places them third from bottom in terms of travel requirements, with only Norwich City (8,180 miles) and Middlesbrough (9,430 miles) facing longer cumulative journeys.
At the opposite end, Coventry City enjoy the shortest travel schedule at just 4,620 miles, followed closely by Birmingham City (4,730 miles) and West Bromwich Albion (4,880 miles).
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Championship Travel Rankings
Shortest distances:
- Coventry City: 4,620 miles
- Birmingham City: 4,730 miles
- West Bromwich Albion: 4,880 miles
- Leicester City: 4,890 miles
- Derby County: 5,000 miles
Longest distances:
- Middlesbrough: 9,430 miles
- Swansea City: 9,400 miles
- Norwich City: 8,180 miles
- Portsmouth: 7,890 miles
- Ipswich Town: 7,670 miles
The Championship lineup includes promoted sides Charlton Athletic, Birmingham City and Wrexham from League One, alongside relegated Premier League trio Leicester City, Southampton and Ipswich Town.
Portsmouth’s position reflects their geographical location on the south coast, requiring extended trips to reach northern venues and Welsh grounds throughout the 46-game campaign.
