For a bit of fun, we fired up Football Manager 2020, and simulated the game into the future, and had a look at the starting XI and manager it predicts will be on show for Pompey at the start of next season.
1. New season, same division
FM predicts Portsmouth won't get promoted this season. Moving on, the first game of the season is an intriguing home clash against Wycombe Wanderers. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Photo: Dan Istitene
2. GK: Craig MacGillivray
The Scotsman beats Alex Bass in the race for the spot between the sticks, after a solid looking pre-season shutting out the likes of Manfield and Belgian side Sint-Truidense.(Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) Photo: Nathan Stirk
3. RB: Jordi Osei-Tutu
A new signing for Pompey, coming in from Arsenal for £700k. He's fresh off the back of a loan spell with German second tier outfit VfL Bochum, and looks a fine purchase. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo: Naomi Baker
4. CB: Paul Downing
Despite being used sparingly in the 2019/20 campaign, the former Doncaster Rovers man does enough in pre-season to warrant a start on the new season's opening day. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Burstow