Portsmouth are set to take on National League outfit Chesterfield in a first-round FA Cup tie on Sunday - who will Pompey be able to call upon for this potential banana-skin encounter?
In their last competitive encounter, Portsmouth were forced to come from behind in a battling display against cash-strapped Reading. They fell two goals behind, thanks to Lewis Wing and Charlie Savage, but displayed incredible resolve as they fought their way back into the game.
Strikes from Tino Anjorin and Colby Bishop ensured that the scores would be level at half time - in the second half, a goal from Terry Devlin was all Pompey needed to seal all three points on the road.
Managed by former Pompey boss Paul Cook, Chesterfield are currently top of the National League with 44 points. Their last league game saw them snatch a 3-1 away win over ten-man Kidderminster Harriers - Ollie Banks netted a brace, with Will Grigg sealing the deal in added time for the Spirites.
Without any further ado, let’s see who will be available to take on Chesterfield at the SMH Group Stadium on Sunday afternoon - and who will remain on the sidelines.
5. Portsmouth forward Anthony Scully (10) during the EFL Trophy match between Portsmouth and Fulham at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 22 August 2023.
Like Lowery, Scully has also been out of action since August - he is recovering after undergoing surgery for a meniscus tear. | Getty Images Photo: Jason Brown
6. Marlon Pack
Marlon Pack is suffering from ligament damage in his left ankle, despite this, he has been ‘back out on the grass’ according to Mousinho. | Getty Images
7. Chesterfield
Ollie Banks ‘certainly’ won’t be fit to play against Pompey after suffering a hamstring injury against York City. Photo: Tina Jenner
8. Joe Quigley - ST
Joe Quigley, despite having missed Chesterfield’s last three games, could be fit to play at the weekend - he is nearing a return to full fitness. Photo: Tina Jenner