Chairman Dave Whelan may have been a little premature in raising the possibility of redistributing some of the Premier League's millions to allow Wigan fans in for free next season - many more displays like this and the locals will be happy to pay more to watch Steve Bruce's effervescent team.
If ever a side were hammered by a single goal, then it was Portsmouth, who were outclassed by a sparkling display from the hosts, whose only failing was that they did not reward their dominance with a glut of goals as they finished in 11th place.
Hugo Rodallega.
Hugo Rodallega scored the only goal of the game as Wigan ensured a winning end to their season
Bruce said: 'It's a terrific finish if you consider the size of some of the clubs who've been relegated.'
The hosts settled for just the one goal, after 27 minutes, rolled into an empty net from two yards by Hugo Rodallega for his third goal of the season. Sol Campbell, making his final appearance before leaving Fratton Park, failed to cut out a low cross from Charles N'Zogbia.
Rodallega should have scored more, but was one of several Wigan players thwarted by Portsmouth keeper Asmir Begovic.
It proved a fruitless return for Wigan-born Portsmouth manager Paul Hart, his task already complete having kept the south coast club up. 'I've been asked where this ranks among my achievements as a manager,' he said. 'If you look at my c.v. there aren't that many achievements anyway.'
If ever a side were hammered by a single goal, then it was Portsmouth, who were outclassed by a sparkling display from the hosts, whose only failing was that they did not reward their dominance with a glut of goals as they finished in 11th place.
Hugo Rodallega.
Hugo Rodallega scored the only goal of the game as Wigan ensured a winning end to their seasonBruce said: 'It's a terrific finish if you consider the size of some of the clubs who've been relegated.'
The hosts settled for just the one goal, after 27 minutes, rolled into an empty net from two yards by Hugo Rodallega for his third goal of the season. Sol Campbell, making his final appearance before leaving Fratton Park, failed to cut out a low cross from Charles N'Zogbia.
Rodallega should have scored more, but was one of several Wigan players thwarted by Portsmouth keeper Asmir Begovic.
It proved a fruitless return for Wigan-born Portsmouth manager Paul Hart, his task already complete having kept the south coast club up. 'I've been asked where this ranks among my achievements as a manager,' he said. 'If you look at my c.v. there aren't that many achievements anyway.'
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