But has Pompey’s poor run of form altered how the bookies are predicting League One season will map out following last season’s disappointment? Do Bet365 still have south coast club as being promoted despite the sobering result to Jack Ross’ Black Cats? Scroll down and click through the pages to find out.
5. Tranmere Rovers (19th)
25/1 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: Lewis Storey
6. Rochdale (18th)
20/1 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
7. Gillingham (17th)
16/1 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: Alex Broadway
8. Bristol Rovers (16th)
16/1 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: Pete Norton