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Portsmouth are preparing for their long-awaited return to the Championship after topping the League One table last season. The Blues finished with 97 points to secure their promotion up to the second division and their new challenge is now less than a month away.
Pompey will travel to Elland Road for their first match of the season, where Leeds United await after losing out on a spot back in the Premier League. The Whites were defeated by Southampton in the play-off final and will be pushing for another shot at promotion this time round.
We’ve taken a closer look at Portsmouth’s upcoming opponents and their full squad, as things stand. There is still plenty of time left on the transfer window too, meaning Leeds’ final squad for the 2024/25 season could still change.
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9. Sam Byram
Ther versatile defender can play in either wide position, including midfield, and is one of the only players comfortable at right-back. | Getty Images
10. Rasmus Kristensen
Can provide cover for the limited right-back options Leeds currently have. | Getty Images
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11. Ethan Ampadu
Could be on for a permanent captain's position next season if Liam Cooper does leave. Ampadu wore the armband for most of the second half of last campaign. | Getty Images
12. Ilia Gruev
Made largely substitute appearances to start with but was deployed into a regular starting role in the second half of the season. | Getty Images