After several seasons of finding themselves in a relegation scrap, Portsmouth are enjoying life closer to the other end so far this season with just two points keeping them out of the play-off places.

It's an "unexpected" start to the season that Pompey fan and The News journalist Pepe Lacey has been revelling in.

"It's been really enjoyable to watch because it's not like Portsmouth are just scraping over the line, there have been some really strong performances since the turn of the international break back in October," Lacey told BBC Radio Solent.

"It's been good to see some positivity around the start of the season because Portsmouth have started so poorly the first couple of years.

"I don't think many Pompey fans would have expected to see Pompey where they are currently and two points off the play-offs is nothing short of spectacular."

Listen to the full start of the season review above or on BBC Sounds here.