Portsmouth are well and truly on the way back, battling at the top of the League One table with Peterborough for a place in the second-tier.

Whilst there's a long way to go, one defeat in eight games is an impressive statistic, especially when that sole loss came in the cup.

They're unbeaten in the league having dropped just two points, drawing with Doncaster Rovers.

Pompey have suffered a fall from grace in recent years, tumbling from the Premier League to League Two amidst financial insecurity and mismanagement, but now the 2008 FA Cup winners are well and truly on the front foot.

Kenny Jackett has them playing quick, attacking football and their squad looks finely tuned to challenge for a whole season, not just the first six games.

There are still winners and losers in the side, which is where we come in.

FLW identifies one real loser of Portsmouth's fine start, and a clear winner.

Pitman was the driving force behind the side last year, scoring the goals that almost carried them to the play offs.

This season he's been frozen out, starting just one league game and coming off the bench in a further three.

The term 'hero to zero' couldn't be more apt.

Last season Curtis was playing League of Ireland football for Derry City, but he's proving to be one of the finds of the summer.

He's already bagged five goals rom six league starts and he has picked up the responsibility for scoring from Pitman.

He looks like he might have a big future ahead of him, if the current form continues.