The Blues’ 1-0 loss to Accrington on Sunday saw them surrender their spot in the play-offs to Oxford United.
It means Pompey are confined to the third tier for a fifth successive campaign.
Still, Danny Cowley has now been appointed head coach on a permanent basis and is now tasked with guiding the Blues back to the Championship.
Big decisions must be made and we’ve taken a look at every permanent player at Fratton Park – including those whose contracts are coming to a close – and assessed what it means for Pompey heading into the 2021-22 season.
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9. Lee Brown
Another year on his contract and an experienced head. However, Pompey will want a more youthful rival to compete with him for the left-back slot. Photo: Joe Pepler
10. Charlie Daniels
Struggled to make real impact on the pitch after arriving in January. His experience did help behind the scenes but the former Bournemouth favourite is expected to depart. Photo: Jason Brown
11. Tom Naylor
The captain's said he'd liked to stay and Danny Cowley wants to keep him. However, Pompey's failure to reach the Championship may see Naylor depart with his contract soon coming to a close. Another to keep a close eye on. Photo: Joe Pepler
12. Ben Close
His Pompey career was revived by the Cowleys after being in the cold under Kenny Jackett. Close is out of contract but the club hold the option of an additional 12 months. Given how much he's played since the change of boss, you'd expect that to be taken up, although he'll have plenty of competition in the engine room next term. Photo: Joe Pepler