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.
9. AMC: Sammie Szmodics
The £650k signing is brought in to add some more dynamism to Pompey's attack, following an excellent half-season loan spell with Peterborough United. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) Photo: Harry Trump
10. AMR: Marcus Harness
Harness edges past Ryan Williams to bag a starting spot on the right flank, after providing a flurry of assists in the pre-season friendlies. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey
11. AML: Danny Rowe
It's another new signing, snapped up from Ipswich Town for £300k. He's got some decent pace and crossing stats, which should come in handy. (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images) Photo: Jordan Mansfield
12. ST: Sam Vokes
Stoke City took a whopping £6.5m loss in selling Vokes to Pompey, presumably to get him off the wage bill. He's still only 30, and could tear up the third tier. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Photo: Lewis Storey