The Blues head into the last fixture of the term in the driving seat as they bid to secure the last League One play-off spot up for grabs.
Accrington visit Fratton Park tomorrow and a win for Danny Cowley’s side will ensure they finish in the top six and still have a chance at promotion.
Cowley has to get his team selection spot on if Pompey are to defeat a Stanley side who aren’t rolling over despite already securing a mid-table finish.
The Blues were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw at the Wham Stadium only two matches ago and know they’re in for a tough test.
Pompey welcome back Jack Whatmough from a four-match suspension but restoring him to the side means changing a winning team from last Saturday’s 3-1 success at AFC Wimbledon.
Here’s the starting XI and bench we think Cowley will go with...
13. Sub 2 - Paul Downing
Delivered a fine display in his first league start since September 2019 at Wimbledon. Although he has a strong case to keep his spot, Downing may be the one who makes way for Jack Whatmough. Photo: Graham Hunt
14. Sub 3 - Charlie Daniels
Added plenty of experience and guidance from the sidelines in the past few weeks, which has been important.Joe Photo: PinPeP
15. Sub 4 - Harvey White
Thought highly of by Danny Cowley and Pompey have already made moves to have the midfielder back on loan from Spurs next season. Photo: Jason Brown
16. Sub 5 - Andy Cannon
An ongoing back injury has meant he's not had many minutes of late. Photo: Joe Pepler