The campaign kicks off tomorrow at a packed Fratton Park against Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers.
But how will Pompey line up as John Mousinho begins he first full season at the helm? Here’s how we think he is likely to go.
. Pompey predicted line-up
From left to right: Kusini Yengi, Conor Shaughnessy, Abu Kamara and Ryley Towler are all vying to start against Bristol Rovers. Photo: The News
. GK: Will Norris
Starts the season as first choice, no doubt, but the competition has stepped up a couple of gears with Ryan Schofield's arrival. Photo: Jason Brown
. RB: Joe Rafferty
The one position which didn't need surgery this season, with Rafferty starting ahead of a promising competitor in Zak Swanson. Photo: Jason Brown
. RCB: Regan Poole
It's in the middle of defence where Mousinho has the big calls to make. Given the delight over Regan Poole's capture ahead of Championship opposition, he appears at the head of the queue to start. Photo: Jason Brown
. LCB: Ryley Towler
This one is a coin toss with Conor Shaughnessy, who could easily get the nod to start. Shaughnessy has impressed in pre-season and experience could take it his way, but we all know how Towler impressed last term. Photo: Jason Brown
. LB: Connor Ogilvie
Unspectacular - but so dependable. That reliability looks set to take it Ogilvie's way ahead of Jack Sparkes. Photo: Jason Brown
. DCM: Marlon Pack
Captain, leader and hopefully a Pompey legend come next May. Photo: Jason Brown
1. Pompey predicted line-up
From left to right: Kusini Yengi, Conor Shaughnessy, Abu Kamara and Ryley Towler are all vying to start against Bristol Rovers. Photo: The News
2. GK: Will Norris
Starts the season as first choice, no doubt, but the competition has stepped up a couple of gears with Ryan Schofield's arrival. Photo: Jason Brown
3. RB: Joe Rafferty
The one position which didn't need surgery this season, with Rafferty starting ahead of a promising competitor in Zak Swanson. Photo: Jason Brown
4. RCB: Regan Poole
It's in the middle of defence where Mousinho has the big calls to make. Given the delight over Regan Poole's capture ahead of Championship opposition, he appears at the head of the queue to start. Photo: Jason Brown