2019–20 Portsmouth F.C. season
season of football team

The 2019–20 season was Portsmouth's third consecutive season in the EFL League One. Along with competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.
Players
Squad
As of 2 May 2020
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Transfers
In
Out
Loaned in
Loaned out
Pre-season and friendlies
On 3 May 2019 Pompey announced their pre-season schedule. A week later a friendly with Stevenage was added.
Competitions
Overall record
League One
League table
Results summary
Results by matchday
Matches
On Thursday, 20 June 2019, the EFL League One fixtures were revealed.
Play-offs
FA Cup
The first round draw was made on 21 October 2019. The second round draw was made live on 11 November from Chichester City's stadium, Oaklands Park.
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