John Mousinho and the Pompey squad are just over a week away from commencing their 2024/25 Championship campaign with six new players having joined the squad over the summer.
With still a month to go before the summer transfer window ends, more arrivals at Fratton Park are expected with a replacement for Blues star striker Colby Bishop now required following the news of his required heart surgery.
However, as the final preparations get underway for Pompey’s first Championship match in 12 years, the squad numbers have been released by the club, thus indicating who we are set to see in the starting XI next Saturday at 12:30. Here are the Pompey shirt numbers for the 26 members of the first team squad...
21. 26. Tom Lowery
The midfielder will compete for the midfield places alongside Terry Devlin as he wear the number 26 shirt. | National World
22. Anthony Scully
After last season's injury concerns, Scully - who will wear the 27 shirt - hopes to build up some much needed game time. Photo: Jason Brown
23. 28. Reuben Swann
The 18-year-old new Pompey arrival will wear the number 28 shirt. | Alex Shute
24. 31. Jordan Archer
Scottish goalkeeper Jordan Archer will remain behind Will Norrish in the glovesmen pecking order Photo: Habibur Rahman