Danny Cowley’s men come up against Fleetwood Town on Saturday afternoon, and will be aiming to get their promotion hopes off to a positive start with a win.
Last season, Pompey were held to a 0-0 draw by Shrewsbury Town in the opening match of the campaign, but how are they likely to get on this time around?
The boffins at Bookmakers.tv have been flicking back through the history books to see how every League One club have fared on their 10 most recent opening day outings, and we’ve compiled a league table showcasing the results.
Will it be a positive return to action in the third tier for Cowley’s side, or will it be disappointment at the first hurdle?
Click and scroll through the pages below to read our countdown of all the standings...
21. Sheffield Wednesday - 4th
Won: 6 Drawn: 1 Lost: 3 Goal Difference: 7 Points: 19 (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
22. Lincoln City - 3rd
Won: 5 Drawn: 5 Lost: 0 Goal Difference: 8 Points: 20 (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
23. Fleetwood Town - 2nd
Won: 6 Drawn: 3 Lost: 1 Goal Difference: 9 Points: 21 (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
24. Ipswich Town - 1st
Won: 6 Drawn: 3 Lost: 1 Goal Difference: 9 Points: 21 (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Photo: Paul Harding