Pompey kick-off their 2026-27 Championship campaign with a home game against QPR on Saturday (3pm).
The fixture will be the first time the two teams have met after the Rs handed the Blues a 6-1 lesson at Loftus Road back in March.
Thankfully, the result didn’t have the impact on Pompey’s second-half status as many presumed, with John Mousinho’s side losing just one of their remaining eight games as they finished the season in 18th and eight points clear of the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, since then, the Fratton Park side have been busy in the transfer market, recruiting seven new players to date as they head into Saturday’s game against Julien Stéphan’s side.
Injuries, though, continue to be an issue for the Blues, with Thomas Waddingham adding to those concerns as he limped off against West Ham just moments after his second-half introduction.
An update on the extent of the injury the Aussie suffered at the London Stadium can be expected on Wednesday.
In the meantime, here’s the early injury news from both camps with the new Championship season just days away.
5. Connor Ogilvie - Out
The defender remains sidelined after undergoing knee surgery at the beginning of July. An initial 4-6 week timeframe was put in place for his recovery. With that in mind, next week could see the left-back step up his recovery. | Toyin Oshodi/ProSportsImages
6. Harvey Blair - doubt
The former Liverpool winger hasn't played any pre-season games since the defeat to Wycombe on July 25. He picked up a hip issue in the warm-up against Darmstadt and hasn't been seen since. | Habibur Rahman
7. Josef Bursik - Out
The keeper continues to be sidelined with a calf issue, which was picked up against Stoke City in April. | Alun Roberts/ProSportsImages
8. Justin Obikwu - Out
QPR's January signing from Coventry is yet to feature for the west London outfit because of injury. The striker is back training but remains unavailable for selection. | Getty Images