Pompey are back amongst their home supporters this weekend as they hope to preserve their unbeaten record in League One against Charlton Athletic.
Blues suffered a defeat to Chesterfield in the FA Cup on Sunday, but bounced back with a 2-1 win against Leyton Orient on Tuesday night in the EFL Trophy. Christian Saydee put Pompey in front and then Joe Piggott equalised but with 15 minutes left on the clock Abu Kamara scored the decisive goal. Pompey's win came in spite of Sean Raggett who was red carded after just 20 minutes at Brisbane Road.
Charlton didn't play in the week but did draw against non-league Cray Valley Paper Mill in the FA Cup last Sunday. Scott Fraser gave the Addicks the lead but an own goal from Lucas Ness means they'll have to play a replay later this month to add to the busy fixture schedule. A total of 10 places and 14 points separate the two sides going into the match with Pompey on 35 and Charlton on 21.
Pompey don't have the best of records against Charlton and in a 27-year time frame, they've won just once against them at home. Charlton have won 10 of the last 11 matches in Hampshire, and those games have been played across the Premier League and League One.
A sold-out away end will be backing Charlton, whilst Pompey who boast some of the best support in the division, will also have a good crowd. Several personnel won't be making the trip with Charlton however as they have a few players out with injury. Here's the latest team news ahead of Pompey versus Charlton Athletic.
9. Panutche Camará
He will be out for a significant period of time after suffering a hamstring injury against Wigan Athletic. | Getty Images
10. Panutche Camara - out (continued)
“It’s not good so there’s no point dressing it up," said Michael Appleton. "It’s going to be at least three months and obviously I feel for Pan. He’s worked ever so hard to get himself in a position to play and you can see the ability that he’s got. "He covers the ground very well and you could argue that he’s almost quicker with the ball than he is without the ball. "He’s had issues in the past with his hamstring and he’s not had a great time of it with injuries over the last couple of years." | Getty Images
11. Tom Lowery - out
He's been out since the start of the season after damaging his meniscus. Lowery required surgery, and has been sidelined since. He's closing in on a return and took part in a modified training session. | Jason Brown Photo: Jason Brown
12. Tom Lowery - out
Mousinho said in the week; "Tom is building up really nicely. He will train with the group Tuesday. I think after the international break Tom will be available for selection. "He won’t be match fit and because of the amount of time Tom has been out, we’ll be a bit more cautious with him.' | Jason Brown Photo: Jason Brown