There’s only five games to go before Pompey’s 2023-24 League One season comes to a close. The Blues are red-hot favourites to return to the Championship as they boast a five-point lead at the top of the table, with a game also in hand on second-pllaced Derby. They also sit nine points clear of third-placed Bolton, who they travel to on Saturday, April 13.
Nevertheless, nothing is being taken for granted at this late stage in proceedings, with plenty of football still to be played.
Others do like to make predictions, though. So here’s how FootballWebPages’ so-called supercomputer sees the race for promotion and survival at the other end of the table following the division’s latest set of results.
17. 8. Stevenage
Stevenage are predicted to remain in eighth and secure 74 points with 20 wins in total. Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images
18. 7. Lincoln City
Lincoln are set to drop to seventh, just missing out on a play-off place, with 21 wins and 76 points in total. | Getty Images
19. 6. Oxford United
Oxford have been predicted to jump into the final play-off place and end the regular season with 78 points and 22 wins. | Getty Images
20. 5. Barnsley
Joining Oxford in the play-offs is expected to be Barnsley who are predicted to finish on 84 points this season. Photo: David Davies