John Mousinho’s team, currently leading the league, holds a comfortable position at the top of the third-tier standings due to their impressive start to the 2023-24 season.
They are one of only four clubs across the top four divisions of English football that remain undefeated. The other three clubs in this exclusive group are Spurs, Arsenal, and League Two’s Mansfield. Portsmouth holds a four-point lead over the closest challenger, Oxford United, with 14 games played.
The team also enjoys a six-point advantage over third-placed Barnsley, whom they defeated at Oakwell last month, and a nine-point lead over Blackpool, currently occupying the final play-off position.
Portsmouth fans are starting to hope for a return to the Championship for the first time since 2012. However, data specialists at Betway suggest that the Pompey faithful should set their sights even higher. They anticipate Portsmouth winning the League One title with a record-equalling number of points.
Only three teams in League One history have surpassed the 100-point mark: Charlton (2011-12, 101 points), Kenny Jackett’s Wolves (2013-14, 103 points), and Sheffield United (2016-17, 100 points).
The Betway Supercomputer, which considers current form, historical results, injuries, and suspensions, predicts that John Mousinho’s team will dominate the 2023-24 season by securing a record-equalling 103 points.
The final standings, the Blues’ lead at the top of the table, the number of games they are likely to lose, and potential teams joining Portsmouth in the Championship next season are outlined in the predictions.
Please note that the data provided does not include Cheltenham, Northampton, Fleetwood, or Shrewsbury, who are considered relegation candidates as a result.
1. Pompey have been predicted to win the title with a record-equalling 103 points total
2. Cambridge United (predicted points – 45)
3. Carlisle United (predicted points – 45)
4. Bristol Rovers (predicted points – 52)
5. Burton Albion (predicted points – 52)
6. Leyton Orient (predicted points – 53)
7. Exeter (predicted points – 56)
8. Wigan Athletic (predicted points – 56)
9. Reading (predicted points – 58)
10. Lincoln City (predicted points – 64)
11. Charlton Athletic (predicted points – 65)
12. Blackpool (predicted points – 75)
13. Wycombe Wanderers (predicted points – 76)
14. Stevenage (predicted points – 76)
15. Bolton (predicted points – 85)
16. Barnsley (predicted points – 89)
17. Oxford United (predicted points – 94)
18. Derby County (predicted points – 94)
19. Peterborough United (predicted points – 96)
20. Pompey (predicted points – 103)
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