The new Championship season is just a matter of weeks away and Pompey will hope to build on a solid return to the second tier when they return to competitive action next month.
After securing promotion via an outstanding League One title win just over a year ago, John Mousinho’s side secured a 16th-placed finish after shaking off some iearly-season nconsistency to show some clear signs of improvement during the second half of the campaign.
New signings have been secured in the form of West Bromwich Albion midfielder John Swift and Australian winger Adrian Segecic, while a third new arrival is close as MTK Budapest star Mark Kosznovszky rapidly nears a move to Fratton Park.
But where are Pompey expected to finish in this season’s Championship table? We take a look at a predicted table with the help of AI tool Grok3.

13. 13. Blackburn Rovers - 62 points
Grok3: AI suggests mid-table; inconsistent but safe. | Getty Images

14. 14. Stoke City - 60 points
Grok3: Mid-table finish; squad needs improvement to push higher. | Getty Images

15. 15. Swansea City - 58 points
Grok3: Alan Sheehan’s late-season form last year; tough start may limit progress. | Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images Photo: Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images

16. 16. Birmingham City - 56 points
Grok3: Promoted from League One; expected to stay up with financial backing. | Getty Images
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