The Blues have arguably taken on one of the toughest openings in terms of fixtures in recent second-tier memory.
But how have John Mousinho’s men fared as individuals, as the team step up to the second tier after a 12-year absence.
We’ve rated every player who’s been on the pitch so far this term, with some stepping up to the challenge - and others finding the experience a steep adjustment.
Do you agree with how Pompey writer Jordan Cross has seen their performances to date?
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1. 'Really frustrating’, ‘underwhelming and disappointing’, ‘shining light’:
Jordan Cross’ Portsmouth player ratings so far after Championship return | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
2. Will Norris 6
People have joined the pile-in on Norris after he paid for weak showing at Stoke last week by losing his place, but that overlooks the man-of-the-match performances against the likes of Luton and Sheffield United in what has been a season of extremes for the keeper. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
3. Match action
Pompey match action from their Championship return. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
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4. Nicolas Schmid - 6
Only the one game to go on so far, but it was competent and assured showing from the Austrian against Oxford last weekend. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages