Pompey have been drawn at home to either Northampton Town or Rochdale in the second round of the FA Cup - provided they win their first round replay at Aldershot next week.
The Cobblers and Dale played out a goalless draw at Sixfields on Saturday and will have to replay at Spotland next week.
It's not the best of draws but at least it's a potential winnable home tie should the Shots hurdle be overcome. The second round tie will be played on either the 6th or 7th of December.