Recap the late Portsmouth drama against Bristol Rovers on opening day at Fratton Park

The new campaign is finally with us.

Pompey welcome Bristol Rovers to Fratton Park for the League One curtain raiser this afternoon.

It’s the first full campaign of the Mousinho era, with Blues owner Michael Eisner jetting in to watch the occasion.

We’re building up to the big kick-off with all the build-up – plus owner Eisner speaks to The News.

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It’s four debuts for Pompey on the opening day - as Norris, Poole, Scully and Whyte start

Just been granted an audience with Michael Eisner and had time to question the Pompey owner on a range of subjects - we’ll run them in The News over the next couple of days.

The atmosphere is ramping up as the rain now teems down at Fratton - kick-off around 10 minutes away.

As the rain absolutely hammers down at Fratton!

Pompey straight on the front foot and the way is verging on torrential

Rovers win a corner which Norris punches before claiming the follow up header from Rovers.

Marquis on the turn in the box screws his shot over - you can guess what the Fratton End sing.

Huge chance for Rovers as Collins goes around Norris on the edge of the box but hits the ball into the side netting with the goal gaping. Big let-off for Pompey.

Finley in late on Marquis and gets a yellow