Portsmouth vs Bristol Rovers injury latest as six ruled out and two doubts for League One clash

Portsmouth are now counting down the hours and minutes until their League One opener with Bristol Rovers on Saturday.

Pompey narrowly missed out on a playoff spot last season, and they will want to go one better in John Mousinho’s first full season in charge, though League One will be as difficult as ever. They will want to start strong, but Bristol Rovers will be a tough nut to crack as they embark upon another season under Joey Barton.

Portsmouth are not helped by injury issues, either, with Josh Dockerill out with a long-term injury, while Denver Hume is out with a groin issue.