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.

21. 21. Sheffield Wednesday - 48 points
Grok3: Predicted to struggle; potential relegation battle. | Molly Darlington/Getty Images Photo: Molly Darlington/Getty Images

22. 22. Derby County - 46 points
Grok3: Promoted side; may face challenges adapting to Championship. | Getty Images

23. 23. Oxford United - 44 points
Grok3: AI predicts relegation due to defensive issues and lack of experience. | Getty Images

24. 24. Charlton Athletic - 40 points
Grok3: Weakest promoted side; AI and experts predict relegation. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
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