Portsmouth got off to a stuttering start to their League Two campaign as the pre-season favourites were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Carlisle United at Fratton Park. Paul Cook’s energetic side had an extra man for more than an hour, but despite all their attacking prowess, could not find the winner their supporters expected. As far as the club and fans are concerned, after three fruitless seasons in League Two, this really has to be the one that ends in promotion for Pompey.