Pompey make their first ever trip to the London Stadium this afternoon for their curtain raiser against West Ham.
John Mousinho’s men are back in competitive action, with a mouth-watering showdown against the Hammers in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
Meanwhile, Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are preparing for the first round of the competition for more than 14 years following their final-day Premier League relegation in May.
With competitive action back this afternoon, we’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps.
13. Jacob Farrell - Out
Farrell recently suffered a setback in his recovery from a groin issue, which has also hampered his chances of a Fratton Park exit this summer. | Habibur Rahman
14. Keshi Anderson - Out
The winger remains sidelined after tearing his quad during the Blues' pre-season training camp in Ireland. Anderson is expected to sit out the opening two months of the campaign. | Graham Hunt