This is Portsmouth’s bold starting line-up to open the 2020/21 season

This is Portsmouth’s bold starting line-up to open the 2020/21 season - according to Football Manager

By Richie Boon

Published 18th May 2020, 14:44 BST

Updated 18th May 2020, 14:52 BST

While it was a bit of a treat to have the Bundesliga to watch last weekend, it's still not quite enough to fill the gaping void left by the lack of League One football, with the chances of Portsmouth being able to conclude the current campaign looking increasingly unlikely.

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) | Getty Images Photo: Dan Istitene

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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) | Getty Images Photo: Nathan Stirk

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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) | Getty Images Photo: Naomi Baker

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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) | Getty Images Photo: Alex Burstow

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