Danny Cowley’s men come up against Fleetwood Town on Saturday afternoon, and will be aiming to get their promotion hopes off to a positive start with a win.
Last season, Pompey were held to a 0-0 draw by Shrewsbury Town in the opening match of the campaign, but how are they likely to get on this time around?
The boffins at Bookmakers.tv have been flicking back through the history books to see how every League One club have fared on their 10 most recent opening day outings, and we’ve compiled a league table showcasing the results.
Will it be a positive return to action in the third tier for Cowley’s side, or will it be disappointment at the first hurdle?
Click and scroll through the pages below to read our countdown of all the standings...
13. Accrington Stanley -
Won: 4 Drawn: 2 Lost: 4 Goal Difference: -2 Points: 14 (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
14. Wigan Athletic - 11th
Won: 4 Drawn: 2 Lost: 4 Goal Difference: 0 Points: 14 (Photo by Joe Portlock/Getty Images) Photo: Joe Portlock
15. Portsmouth - 10th
Won: 3 Drawn: 5 Lost: 42 Goal Difference: 2 Points: 14 (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images) Photo: Warren Little
16. Cambridge United - 9th
Won: 4 Drawn: 4 Lost: 2 Goal Difference: 7 Points: 16 (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton