As well as this, Danny Cowley’s men have tough tests on the horizon having to face Ipswich, Wycombe, Bolton and Plymouth within the next month.
The Blues are unbeaten in their previous four league games and face a fierce battle against promotion chasing Oxford tomorrow night.
With strong opposition looming, we take a look at which of Pompey’s rivals are in and out of form from the past six games, as the campaign reaches its climax.
Here’s how the form table looks.
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9. Sunderland
Points: 5; Won: 1; Drawn: 2; Lost: 3; Goals scored: 8; Goals conceded: 8 Photo: Frank Reid

10. Shrewsbury
Points: 6; Won: 1; Drawn: 3; Lost: 2; Goals scored: 5; Goals conceded: 5 Photo: PAUL ELLIS

11. Doncaster Rovers
Points: 7; Won: 2; Drawn: 1; Lost: 3; Goals scored: 6; Goals conceded: 10 Photo: Julian Finney

12. Cambridge United
Points: 7; Won: 2; Drawn: 1; Lost: 3; Goals scored: 8; Goals conceded: 9 Photo: Pete Norton

