So far, 18 of Pompey’s third-tier rivals have unveiled who they wish to keep next term, along with those who are exiting for fresh starts.
Meanwhile, massive ex-Fratton Park favourite Ben Thompson has also been released following the end of his contract at Gillingham, while former striker John Marquis has been let go from Lincoln.
Here are the numbers from those released so far.
Meanwhile, massive ex-Fratton Park favourite Ben Thompson has also been released following the end of his contract at Gillingham, while former striker John Marquis has been let go from Lincoln.
13. Morecambe
Released: Rhys Bennett, Toumani Diagouraga, Greg Leigh, Jacob Mensah, Freddie Price; Transfer listed: Jonah Ayunga, Ryan Cooney, Ryan Delaney, Courtney Duffus, Wes McDonald, Ryan McLaughlin, Shane McLoughlin, Anthony O’Connor, Jon Obika, Connor Pye; Returning loanees: Jacob Bedeau (Burnley), Trevor Carson (Dundee United), Alfie McCalmont (Leeds United), Adam Phillips (Burnley); Contract offered: Arthur Gnahoua, Adam Smith, Aaron Wildig. Photo: Richard Heathcote
14. MK Dons
Released: Aden Baldwin, Jay Bird, Hiram Boateng, John Freeman, Brandon Mason, Connor Wickham, Contract offered: David Kasumu, Josh McEachran, Returning loanees: Theo Corbeanu (Wolves), Conor Coventry (West Ham), Jamie Cumming (Chelsea), Kaine Kesler Hayden (Aston Villa), Troy Parrott (Spurs). Picture: Marc Atkins/Getty Images Photo: Marc Atkins
15. Oxford United
Released: Sam Winnall, Jamie Hanson, Leon Chambers-Parillon, Michael Elechi. Unconfirmed: Elliott Moore, Billy Bodin, Sam Baldock, Anthony Forde, Sam Long, Jack Stevens. Returning loanees: Gavin Whyte, Ciaron Brown (both Cardiff), Herbie Kane (Barnsley), Nathan Holland (West Ham). Photo: James Chance