Here, we take you through game-by-game over the last 15 seasons and see how The Blues’ results compare on the first day of the league season. Scroll and click through the pages:
1. 2018/19: Pompey 1-0 Luton Town
Jamal Lowe scored the only goal of the game and it soon got Pompey fans thinking about the prospect of promotion. But, little did they know it would be their opponents who would go on to be crowned League One champions. Photo: Andrew Fosker / PinPep
2. 2017/18: Pompey 2-0 Rochdale
A win to kickstart the Michael Eisner era in what was a feisty affair. Following the early dismissal of Keith Keane, debutant Pitman stepped up before netting his second soon after Lowe’s 81st-minute red card. Photo: Joe Pepler
3. 2016/17: Pompey 1-1 Carlisle United
In a campaign where Pompey went on to achieve promotion from League Two, Carlisle frustrated Cook and co side on the opening day, despite the visitors playing with 10 men for over an hour - forcing debutant Carl Baker to rescue a point. Photo: Joe Pepler
4. 2015/16: Pompey 3-0 Dagenham & Redbridge
A fine debut from summer signing Kyle Bennett got Pompey off to a flying start as he added to a Gareth Evans opener with a second-half brace - including a stunning strike from 25 yards. Photo: Joe Pepler