Traditionally, we ask fans to vote for their favourite over the course of the campaign, with The News/Sports Mail Trophy awarded to the deserving player on the final day of the season. Hopefully, that process will take place and football resumes as normal as soon as possible. In the meantime, though, we’ve been looking at who could come out on top based on the player ratings we award at the end of each Blues game. Hopefully, you’ll find the results interesting and won’t be too surprised by the outcome. Note: With Pompey having played 50 games this already season, we believe the cut-off point for selection is 15 matches this season.

5. Steve Seddon
What an impact the left-back has made since arriving on loan from Birmingham in January. He averages a rating of 7 from his 17 games in a Blues shirt. | 2020 Robin Jones Photo: Robin Jones

6. John Marquis
Is Pompey's top scorer with 14 goals to date. Has also played more games (46) than any other player this season. Bit of a surprise therefore that striker has average of 6.5 from The News' ratings. | ©Pro Sports Images/PinPep Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Simon Davies

7. Craig MacGillivray
The keeper's axing at Gillingham on New Year's Day came as a bit of a surprise. A steady and reliable performer, he averages 6.7 from his 27 games this season. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. +44 7803 730548 Photo: Kieran Cleeves

8. Tom Naylor
7.3 rating from 43 Pompey games this season, putting him joint-top with Christian Burgess. | ©Pro Sports Images/PinPep Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Simon Davies

