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.
9. MK Dons (15th)
12/1 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: Harry Hubbard
10. Shrewsbury Town (14th)
12/1 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: Pete Norton
11. Wycombe (13th)
10/1 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: Clive Mason
12. Oxford United
10/1 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: Julian Finney