2023–24 Portsmouth F.C. season explained

Club:Portsmouth
Season:2023–24
Ownertitle:Owner-Chairman
Owner:Michael Eisner
Chrtitle:Chief Executive Officer
Chairman:Andrew Cullen
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:John Mousinho
Stadium:Fratton Park
League:League One
League Result:1st
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:First round
Cup2:EFL Cup
Cup2 Result:Second round
Cup3:EFL Trophy
Cup3 Result:Second round
League Topscorer:
Colby Bishop (21)
Season Topscorer:
Colby Bishop (21)
Highest Attendance:20,303 vs. Oxford Utd
(2 March 2024)
Lowest Attendance:17,450 vs. Wycombe Wanderers
(3 October 2023)
Largest Win:4–0 vs. Leyton Orient
(12 August 2023)
Largest Loss:0–4 vs. Blackpool
(25 November 2023)
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Prevseason:2022–23
Nextseason:2024–25

The 2023–24 season was Portsmouth's seventh consecutive season in League One and celebrated as their 125th anniversary as a football club. In addition to the domestic league, Portsmouth also competed in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup, and the EFL Trophy.

On 16 April 2024, Portsmouth were crowned champions of EFL League One and were promoted to the EFL Championship.[1] The EFL League One champions trophy was presented at Fratton Park on 20 April 2024 after the conclusion of the final home game of the season against Wigan.[2]

Players

Squad

Transfers

In

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15 BournemouthUndisclosed14 June 2023[3]
24 GlentoranUndisclosed15 June 2023[4]
10 Wigan AthleticUndisclosed16 June 2023[5]
1 BurnleyFree Transfer1 July 2023[6]
18 Burton Albion[7]
21 Exeter City[8]
14 Forest Green Rovers[9]
11 Cardiff City[10]
19 Western Sydney WanderersUndisclosed2 July 2023[11]
5 Lincoln CityFree Transfer10 July 2023[12]
31 Huddersfield TownFree Transfer26 July 2023[13]
29 Free agent13 November 2023[14]
13 Free agent12 January 2024[15]
49 Wigan AthleticUndisclosed29 January 2024[16]
46 ReadingUndisclosed30 January 2024[17]
23 Carlisle UnitedUndisclosed31 January 2024[18]
45 Ipswich TownFree Transfer1 March 2024[19]

Out

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18 Lincoln CityUndisclosed14 June 2023[20]
31 Eastbourne BoroughReleased30 June 2023[21]
11UnattachedEnd of Contract[22]
13 Oldham AthleticReleased[23]
32 Farnborough[24]
align=center-Unattached
24 Chesterfield[25]
25 Colchester UnitedEnd of Contract[26]
align=center- FarnboroughReleased[27]
14Unattached
4 F.C. Ashdod[28] [29]
align=center-Unattached
23 Stevenage[30]
8 Adelaide United[31]
13 FC LahtiUndisclosed11 January 2024[32]
23 Grimsby TownFree Transfer1 February 2024[33]

Loaned in

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25 Norwich CityEnd of Season19 July 2023[34]
8 Manchester City7 August 2023[35]
28 Chelsea31 August 2023[36]
44 Brentford22 January 2024[37]

Loaned out

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align=center- Poole Town31 December 202320 July 2023
align=center- Gosport Borough[38]
align=center- Poole Town[39]
30 Havant & WaterloovilleEnd of Season1 August 2023[40]
align=center- Aldershot TownEnd of Season2 August 2023[41]
33 Gosport Borough1 January 20243 August 2023[42]
22 Worthing7 September 202310 August 2023[43]
22 Tonbridge Angels17 February 202420 January 2024[44]
align=center- Bognor Regis Town29 February 202428 March 2024[45]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 17 May, Pompey announced their pre-season schedule, with matches against Bristol City, Bognor Regis Town, Gosport Borough and Havant & Waterlooville confirmed along with a training camp in southern Spain between 2–7 July.[46] A day later, the club confirmed a trip to AFC Wimbledon.[47] On 12 June, a friendly during their training camp was confirmed, against Europa.[48]

Competitions

League One

See main article: 2023–24 EFL League One.

Matches

On 22 June, the EFL League One fixtures were released.[49]

FA Cup

See main article: 2023–24 FA Cup.

Portsmouth were drawn away to Chesterfield in the first round.[50]

EFL Cup

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Cup. Pompey were drawn away to Forest Green Rovers in the first round[51] and at home to Peterborough United in the second round.[52]

EFL Trophy

See main article: 2023–24 EFL Trophy. In the group stage, Portsmouth were drawn into Southern Group E alongside Gillingham, Leyton Orient and Fulham U21.[53] [54] After topping their group, they were drawn at home to AFC Wimbledon in the second round.[55]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Portsmouth 3 Barnsley 2. 16 April 2024. BBC Sport. 17 April 2024.
  2. Web site: Gallery: Pompey Lift League One Trophy. 20 April 2024. Portsmouthfc.co.uk. 25 April 2024.
  3. News: Saydee Signs For Pompey . 14 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 14 June 2023.
  4. News: Blues Bring In Devlin . 15 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 15 June 2023.
  5. News: Pompey Sign Scully . 16 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 16 June 2023.
  6. News: Norris Becomes First Summer Signing . 14 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 14 June 2023.
  7. News: Pompey Complete Shaughnessy Signing . 14 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 14 June 2023.
  8. News: Sparkes Signs For Pompey . 28 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 28 June 2023.
  9. News: Stevenson Becomes Sixth Summer Signing . 21 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 21 June 2023.
  10. News: Pompey Complete Whyte Signing . 2 July 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 2 July 2023.
  11. Web site: Yengi Joins Blues . Portsmouth FC . 2 July 2023.
  12. News: Poole Signs For Pompey . 11 July 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 10 July 2023.
  13. News: Blues Swoop For Schofield . 26 July 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 26 July 2023.
  14. News: Pompey Complete Martin Signing . 13 November 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 13 November 2023.
  15. News: Macey Makes Pompey Return . 12 January 2024 . Portsmouth FC . 12 January 2024.
  16. News: Pompey Complete Lang Signing . 30 January 2024 . Portsmouth FC . 29 January 2024.
  17. News: McIntyre Signs From Reading . 30 January 2024 . Portsmouth FC . 30 January 2024.
  18. News: Blues Bring In Moxon . 1 February 2024. Portsmouth FC . 1 February 2024.
  19. News: Pompey Sign Evans . 1 March 2024 . Portsmouth FC . 1 March 2024.
  20. News: Hackett Heads To Lincoln . 14 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 14 June 2023.
  21. News: Sports sign Malta U19 international Bridgman . 4 October 2023 . Eastbourne Borough F.C. . 29 June 2023.
  22. News: Ronan Curtis Update. 4 October 2023 . Ronan Curtis . 21 June 2023.
  23. News: Latics Sign Right-Back Freeman . 11 August 2023 . Oldham Athletic AFC . 11 August 2023.
  24. News: Boro land Gifford signing . 4 August 2023 . Farnborough FC . 3 August 2023.
  25. News: Chesterfield sign midfielder Jacobs . 4 August 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 4 August 2023.
  26. News: Mingi Signs U's Deal . 2 September 2023 . Colchester United FC . 1 September 2023.
  27. News: Adam Payce signs on . 28 July 2023 . Farnborough FC . 28 July 2023.
  28. News: Pompey Retained List: Summer 2023 . 12 May 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 12 May 2023.
  29. News: Ex-Aberdeen defender Clark Robertson seals move from Portsmouth to Israel . 4 October 2023 . Aberdeen Live . 8 June 2023.
  30. News: Stevenage sign Louis Thompson . 20 June 2023 . Stevenage FC . 19 June 2023.
  31. News: Reds boost midfield stocks with Englishman, Tunnicliffe . 4 October 2023 . Adelaide United FC . 19 September 2023.
  32. News: Oluwayemi Signs For Finnish Club . 6 February 2024 . Portsmouth FC . 11 January 2024.
  33. News: Hume Departs For Grimsby . 1 February 2024 . Portsmouth FC . 1 February 2024.
  34. News: Portsmouth sign Norwich forward Kamara on loan . 19 July 2023 . British Broadcasting Corporation . 19 July 2023.
  35. News: Pompey Sign Robertson On Loan . 7 August 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 7 August 2023.
  36. News: Anjorin Arrives On Loan . 31 August 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 31 August 2023.
  37. News: Peart-Harris Arrives On Loan . 22 January 2024 . Portsmouth FC . 22 January 2024.
  38. News: Academy Trio Head Out On Loan . 20 July 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 20 July 2023.
  39. News: Poole's Link With Pompey Sees Two Loan Dolphins . 20 July 2023 . Southern Football League . 20 July 2023.
  40. News: Harry Jewitt-White joins the Hawks on season-long loan . 1 August 2023 . Havant & Waterlooville FC . 1 August 2023.
  41. News: Shots Loan Switch For Haji . 2 August 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 2 August 2023.
  42. News: Steward Loaned To Gosport . 3 August 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 3 August 2023.
  43. News: Vincent Loaned To Worthing . 10 August 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 10 August 2023.
  44. News: Pompey defender arrives on loan . 20 January 2024 . Tonbridge Angels FC . 20 January 2024.
  45. News: Attacker Sam Folarin signs for Rocks on loan from Pompey . 1 March 2024 . Bognor Regis Town FC . 29 February 2024.
  46. News: Pompey To Host Bristol City In Pre-Season . 17 May 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 17 May 2023.
  47. News: Blues Add AFC Wimbledon Friendly . 19 May 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 18 May 2023.
  48. News: Pompey Confirm Friendly In Spain . 12 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 12 June 2023.
  49. News: Pompey Host Bristol Rovers On Opening Day . 22 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 22 June 2023.
  50. News: Pompey To Visit Chesterfield In FA Cup . 17 October 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 15 October 2023.
  51. News: Pompey To Visit Forest Green In Carabao Cup . 22 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 22 June 2023.
  52. News: Posh Draw For Pompey In Carabao Cup . 10 August 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 9 August 2023.
  53. News: Carabao Cup Draw Numbers And EFL Trophy Groups Confirmed . 21 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 21 June 2023.
  54. News: Fulham U21s Complete EFL Trophy Group . 22 June 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 22 June 2023.
  55. News: Pompey To Host AFC Wimbledon In Bristol Street Motors Trophy . 26 November 2023 . Portsmouth FC . 24 November 2023.