When Pompey brought in their £500k striker over the 2022 summer transfer window, they probably didn’t think he would have been quite as prolific as he.
Colby Bishop has been a prolific goalscorer for Portsmouth since his transfer to the club in 2022. His goal-scoring record has been exceptional, with 20 goals in the previous season’s League One matches, where he featured in every game. This contributed significantly to Portsmouth’s performance, even though they finished eighth, just seven points away from the playoffs. Last season, Bishop’s goals accounted for nearly a third of Portsmouth’s total goal output in League One.
This season, Portsmouth is performing well, leading League One by six points. Bishop has continued his scoring form with nine goals and two assists in 15 league starts. His contribution was evident in a recent comeback win against Reading, where Portsmouth overcame a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2.
Bishop is currently the leading goalscorer for Portsmouth, with nine goals, while other players have scored fewer. His consistency as a top scorer is crucial for Portsmouth’s promotion ambitions, and he has become the go-to player for goals.
For Portsmouth, who have been eyeing a return to the Championship since their promotion from League Two in 2017, Bishop’s prolific scoring has been a game-changer. His impact has been especially significant since the departure of Brett Pitman in 2020, as other strikers haven’t matched his goal-scoring prowess. Bishop’s continued success is key to Portsmouth’s chances of winning the League One title and achieving their promotion goals.
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