The Oxford United, Sunderland, Hull City, Peterborough, Lincoln City, Accrington and Gillingham players in team of season so far as Portsmouth squad fails to make cut

There’s some expected names in the starting XI, along with a few surprises as the likes of Sunderland, Hull City and Peterborough are represented.

But there’s disappointment for Pompey players as none of the squad make the grade, with 10 games of the season remaining.

The line-up is listed below in a 4-4-2 formation with all players selected featuring 30 times or over for their teams in the campaign to date.

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