But how will John Mousinho go as he aims to secure promotion and the League One against Ian Evatt’s side?
There’s some big selection calls to make, not least in attack after starting with Kusini Yengi and Colby Bishop against Shrewsbury.
Right-back and the middle of the park are other areas worthy of consideration with it all up grabs in the north west.
Here’s how we think Mousinho will go in the promotion showdown.

5. CB Conor Shaughnessy
Ran out of superlatives for his outstanding form this season. More of the same needed at the Toughsheet. Photo: Jason Brown

6. LB Connor Ogilvie
Has spoken of what promotion would mean to him this week. Will once again need to be at his dependable best. Photo: Jason Brown
7. CM Marlon Pack
A place as a Pompey immortal awaits with the skipper out to lead his hometown club to the title. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
8. CM Lee Evans
Close call with Moxon, but Mousinho went with Evans' nous against Derby. Will he do likewise at the Toughsheet? | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

