There is less than a month to go until Pompey’s opening game of the 2025-26 Championship campaign against Oxford United.
With the clock ticking down to the curtain raiser at the Kassam Stadium on August 9, the Blues’ preparations for the new season are set to ramp up this week.
Following their week-long training camp in Slovakia, John Mousinho’s men play their first pre-season friendly on Tuesday evening against Woking before facing Farnborough 24 hours later.
That will provide plenty of valuable minutes for the squad, with the likes of Hayden Matthews, Jacob Farrell, Jordan Williams and Paddy Lane all returning from injury.
It will also be the first opportunity to catch new signing Adrian Segecic in action following his arrival from Sydney FC. Meanwhile, John Swift is set to be announced as the Blues’ second summer signing, with a move imminent.
With under four weeks to go until the new season gets underway, we’ve put together what Pompey’s best starting XI and bench could look like.
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9. RM: Adrian Segecic
Aussie sensation currently remains the Blues’ only signing so far this summer. With Matt Ritchie set to depart, that paves the way for Segecic to slot in on the right wing. | Portsmouth FC
10. CAM: Callum Lang
Netted 10 goals in the Championship last term, despite missing more than two months with a hamstring injury. Will be looking to reignite his form in front of goal next term. | The News
11. LM: Josh Murphy
Claimed The News/SportsMail Player of the Year accolade after an outstanding maiden campaign on the south coast. Will be looking to match his seven goals and 14 assists in the second tier next season and will be a nightmare for defences. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
12. ST: Colby Bishop
Pompey’s main man up top going into the new season. The Magic Man netted 11 goals in the Championship last term, despite missing the first three months of the campaign. A nuisance for opposition defences and will be looking to continue his fine form in front of goal. | Getty Images