Three: Leyton Orient
Relegated Leyton Orient will be a tough challenge for Paul Cook’s team next season after going through a season of hell. The 2013 League One play-off finalists finished a distant 23rd in last season’s League One table following a takeover by Italian businessman Francesco Becchetti and three permanent managers. Fans of the O’s will be hoping for a fresh start under new boss Ian Hendon with the club signing several players, including former Pompey striker Paul McCallum. Orient are third favourites for promotion back to the third-tier and will almost certainly be one of Portsmouth’s rivals for the title.
Dates: 26 December: Brisbane Road; 6 February: Fratton Park