2021–22 Portsmouth F.C. season
season of football team
The 2021–22 season was Portsmouth's fifth consecutive season in League One. Along with the league, the club also competed in the FA Cup, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
Players
Squad
As of 05 May 2022
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 friendlies
Pompey announced they would play friendly matches against Havant & Waterlooville, Crystal Palace, Bristol City, Gosport Borough, Luton Town, Bognor Regis Town, Peterborough United and Bournemouth U23s as part of their pre-season preparations.
Competitions
Overall record
League One
League table
Results summary
Results by round
Matches
Pompey's fixtures were announced on 24 June 2021.
FA Cup
Portsmouth were drawn at home against Harrow Borough in the first round and to Harrogate Town in the second round.
EFL Cup
Portsmouth were drawn away to Millwall in the first round.
EFL Trophy
Pompey were drawn into Southern Group B alongside AFC Wimbledon, Crystal Palace U21s and Sutton United.
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