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.
9. RW Abu Kamara
Has been the pick of Pompey's attacking options of late, as the Norwich loanee's reptuation soars. Photo: Jason Brown
10. ACM Christian Saydee
Tino Anjorin and Myles Peart-Harris are alternatives - as is starting with Yengi and Bishop - but sending out Saydee to rough up Bolton may be the way to go. Photo: Jason Bn
11. LW Paddy Lane -
Been off the boil recently by his high standards, but Lane is a player for the big occasion. Photo: Jason Brown
12. CF Colby Bishop
Start with Bishop? Start with Yengi? Start with both? Probably the biggest selection talking point going into the game, but would be a big call to leave out a player with four goals in his last three outings. | National World