It’s now only three days until Pompey are back in action as they take on fellow Championship strugglers QPR at Loftus Road.
The Blues are yet to find their first win of the campaign, having recorded five draws and four losses so far, but John Mousinho continues to demand patience from his fanbase and strength from his squad as the hunt for that magical three points resumes.
It is not an easy task for the PO4 club, however, as they boast a squad filled with far fewer big-money talents than many of their rivals, including this weekend’s opponents.
Ahead of Saturday’s clash, here is how Pompey’s current squad market value compares to the value it was in August, before the start of the 2024/25 campaign, and how these figures rate next to their 23 EFL second-tier rivals with data from TransferMarkt...



23. 22. Derby County
August value: £13m; Current value: £19m Photo: Cameron Smith/Getty Images

24. 23. Oxford United
August value: £10.7m; Current value: £17m Photo: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images


