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.
13. Doncaster Rovers (11th)
13/2 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: Ross Kinnaird
14. Fleetwood Town (10th)
11/2 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
15. Coventry City (9th)
9/2 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: Morgan Harlow
16. Blackpool (8th)
4/1 to gain promotion to the Championship. Photo: Pete Norton