The 2017–18 season was

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's first back in

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following their promotion as champions last season. Along with competing in League One, the club participated in the

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, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

Players

Squad details

Statistics

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Goals record

Disciplinary record

Transfers

Transfers in

Total losses: £0

Transfers out

Total gaining: £0

Loans in

Loans out

Competitions

Friendlies

As of 22 June 2017, Portsmouth have announced five pre-season friendlies against

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, AFC Bournemouth and

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. On 19 June 2017, A joint decision was made to cancel the scheduled friendly against Cardiff City as the clubs were drawn together in the first round of the EFL Cup.

League One

League table

Result summary

Results by matchday

Matches

On 21 June 2017, the league fixtures were announced.

FA Cup

On 16 October 2017, Portsmouth were drawn away to

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in the first round.

EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, Portsmouth were drawn away to Cardiff City in the first round.

EFL Trophy

On 12 July 2017, Portsmouth were drawn in Southern Group A against

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and Fulham U23s. After winning the group stages, Portsmouth were drawn at home to

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in the second round. A third round trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea U21s was next for ''Pompey''.

References

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