Fleetwood v Portsmouth: team news, match odds, key stats and form guides ahead of Highbury fixture
Pompey head to Fleetwood for the second time this year as they look to deliver a blow to another promotion rival.
Here’s all you need to know about the game, which sees the eighth-placed Cod Army host a Kenny Jackett side sitting sixth in the table.
Fleetwood team news
Ched Evans misses out for the hosts as he serves a three-match ban following a red card against Wycombe.
That means Barrie McKay is likely play up top with top-scorer Paddy Madden, with Wes Burn providing support.
Madden is the Cod Army’s key man with 19 goals this season.
Pompey team news
Pompey duo Ellis Harrison and Andy Cannon are expected to be available for Saturday’s trip to Fleetwood.
Both players will travel with the Blues for the key game in the battle for promotion despite recent concerns over their fitness.
Striker Harrison was forced off after 24 minutes of Tuesday night’s EFL Trophy semi-final victory over Exeter with a dead leg.
Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Cannon has missed the past four games because of a glute problem picked up ahead of the trip to Tranmere.
However, in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Cod Army fixture, manager Kenny Jackett said he anticipates both players being available for selection.
The Blues also have no fresh injury concerns.
Match Odds (Ladbrokes)Fleetwood: 33/20 1-0 13/2, 2-0 11/1, 2-1 17/2, 3-0 28/1, 3-1 22/1, 3-2 33/1.
Pompey: 17/10 1-0 13/2, 2-0 11/1, 2-1 17/2, 3-0 28/1, 3-1 22/1, 3-2 33/1. Draw: 21/100-0 7/1, 1-1 19/4, 2-2 14/1, 3-3 66/1. Referee Matthew Donohue (Greater Manchester)Head to Head
Fleetwood
P39 W18 D11 L10
Top scorer: Paddy Madden (19)
Most appearances: Paddy Madden and Danny Andrew (both 38)
Most assists: Lewie Coyle (6)
Pompey
P44 W27 D9 L8
Top scorer Ronan Curtis and John Marquis (both 13)
Most appearances: Ben Close and John Marquis (both 40)
Most assists: Ronan Curtis (12)
Form Guide
Fleetwood
W 2-1 (H) Peterborough United League One
W 1-0 (A) Wycombe League One
W 2-1 (A) AFC Wimbledon League One
W 2-1 (A) Doncaster Rovers League One
D 0-0 (H) Coventry League One
Pompey
W 3-2 (H) Exeter EFL Trophy
W 2-0 (H) Shrewsbury League One
L 1-0 (A) Coventry League One
W 2-0 (A) Tranmere League One
W 2-0 (H) Sunderland League One
Other Fixtures (3pm kick-offs unless stated)
Accrington v Rotherham United, AFC Wimbledon v Blackpool, Ipswich v Oxford United, Lincoln v Gillingham, MK Dons v Bolton Wanderers, Rochdale v Coventry, Shrewsbury v Doncaster Rovers, Southend United v Burton Albion, Sunderland v Bristol Rovers, Wycombe Wanderers v Tranmere Rovers.