Pompey are currently top of the League One table in 2024 - and, unfortunately, according to a simulation we ran on Football Manager 2024, they'll be in the exact same position in 2029.
On January 18, 2029, though, the Blues' starting XI looks very different. Meanwhile, there's a change of manager, too, with former Bristol City and Leicester boss Nigel Pearson at the helm rather than John Mousinho.
Of course, it's all a bit of fun for these dark winter nights as we wait patiently for Pompey to make their next move in the January transfer window.
In the meantime, let's take a look at what's predicted to be the Blues' starting line-up five years into the future.
1. GK: Alfie Whiteman
Current Spurs keeper Alfie Whiteman is the man between the sticks for Pompey, having signed on a free transfer in 2025. | Getty Images
2. RB: Regan Poole
Regan Poole remains a Portsmouth player, but has been re-trained as a right-back. | National World
3. CB: Caleb Taylor
Pompey initially signed Caleb Taylor on loan in 2024 from Cheltenham, before signing him on a permanent basis a year later for a paltry fee of £68,000. Photo: Pete Norton
4. CB: Matt Clarke
Former Pompey defender and current Middlesbrough centre-back Matt Clarke returns to the club in 2026 - he costs them a fee of £300,000. Photo: Getty Images