Pompey had already clinched promotion to the Premier League and the title.
So there was a carnival atmosphere at Valley Parade when Harry Redknapp's side faced Bradford on the final day of the 2002/03 campaign.
And they signed out of the second tier in style, with a Svetoslav Todorov treble ensuring his goal tally climbed to 26, earning Division One's golden boot.
Gianluca Festa had earlier opened his account on his final appearance for the club, while Steve Stone completed the rout.