Some players stepped up to the mark amid a positive early start from John Mousinho’s side, while others have come up hugely short amid the team’s recent struggles.
Pompey writer Jordan Cross gives his honest appraisal of how the players have done so far - do you agree with his marks out of 10?
25. Harvey Blair 6
Was being viewed as a potential starter by John Mousinho after a season adapting to the Championship - and cameos off the bench have shown why. Winger simply has to answer fitness questions if he's to make the grade, however. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
26. Ben Killip 6
Dropped down the keeping pecking order amid Bursik's emergence but been an asset when called upon. Was steady against Reading and composed when others would have crumbled when thrown into the heat of a south-coast derby. Photo: Stephen Flynn
27. Conor Chaplin - 5
It's been a painfully disappointing start to the prodigal son's Fratton return. Looked promising on south-coast derby bow but struggled against Sheffield Wednesday before shift to the right, which has been a huge talking point. Second half against Coventry and other periods of positivity but 'bang average' assessment of his own form was typically honest. Could be a big beneficiary of attacking players returning to fitness offing John Mousinho greater flexibility. Photo: Stephen Flynn
28. Minhyeok Yang - 6
Slow start for Spurs loanee but really sparked to life with two goals in two against Watford and Middlesbrough, as South Korean was turned to amid injuries. Form has levelled, but potential is clear - expect peaks and troughs in form as he learns about the level, though. Photo: Graham Hunt