Three of the team that started that day - Sean Raggett, Joe Rafferty and Abu Kamara - are no longer at the club, with the Blues handing out four full debuts for last Saturday’s Championship opener against Leeds United.
Further changes in personnel can be expected this evening as Millwall travel to PO4 in the first round of the Carabao Cup. Head coach John Mousinho has spoken of the need to keep players fresh, with one eye on Saturday’s game against Luton. Although with six players currently unavailable and some not 100-per-cent match fit, he’s limited to what he can do - particularly in defence.
That’s likely to see the Blues partner Conor Shaughnessy and Ryley Towler in the centre of defence again, while Connor Ogilvie looks set to keep him place at left-back. But who else can we expect to keep their place in the side following Saturday’s heroics at Elland Road? Who deserves a break? And who can come into the side to ensure Pompey progress in the League Cup?
Here’s how we think Pompey could line up against Neil Harris’ Lions, with six changes made.
9. Right-wing - Gavin Whyte
Remained on the bench for Saturday's 3-3 draw at Leeds. Whyte should be given a rare opportunity to prove he's worth keeping on beyond this summer against Millwall tonight. The jury is still out on the Northern Irishman. | National World Photo: Jason Brown
10. No10 - Christian Saydee
Played a key role in helping Pompey pick up a point at Leeds on Saturday - most notably winning the penalty for the Blues' third goal. Will be keen to use the Millwall game to prove he deserves a starting place in the Championship. | National World
11. Left-wing - Sammy Silvera
The Middlesbrough loanee was substituted for tactical reasons on Saturday. Will be desperate to put disappointing debut behind him with big performance in front of the Fratton faithful. | National World
12. Centre-forward: Elias Sorensen
The Dane will be relishing the chance to taste Fratton Park's famous atmosphere tonight, with unavailability once again limiting Pompey's options here. | National World