Pompey are set to play their remaining eight games in 26 days following an enforced 17-day break, with the first being a tough trip to Bolton tomorrow.
Before the Blues’ stoppage, Danny Cowley’s side closed the gap to the play-offs to seven points after a strong run which saw them lose one of their previous 10 League One games.
The Fratton Park outfit now sit 11 points away from the top six and with time running out, we take a look at the teams who are in and out form at third-tier level as the season enters its final month.
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21. Plymouth Argyle - 4th
Won: 7; Drew: 0; Lost: 3; Goals scored: 13; Goals conceded: 4; Points: 21 Photo: Pete Norton
22. Wigan Athletic - 3rd
Won: 6; Drew: 3; Lost: 1; Goals scored: 17; Goals conceded: 8; Points: 21 Photo: Lewis Storey
23. Pompey - 2nd
Won: 6; Drew: 3; Lost: 1; Goals scored: 21; Goals conceded: 9; Points: 21 Photo: Daniel Chesterton
24. MK Dons - 1st
Won: 7; Drew: 3; Lost: 0; Goals scored: 16; Goals conceded: 5; Points: 24 Photo: Pete Norton