Pompey are on their travels as they make the trip up to Ewood Park to face Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Championship.
John Mousinho's men went into the international break with a win against Preston North End which moved them off bottom spot. Pompey are now hoping that they can beat Lancashire opposition for the second game in a run, but Blackburn before the break, ran out 3-1 winners against Cardiff City, and so they'll have some confidence going in to this fixture.
Pompey haven't beaten Blackburn Rovers since November 2008 and that's when the two sides battled it out in the Premier League. Sean Davis scored the winner ten minutes from time after Pompey had surrendered a two goal lead. For Pompey's last win at Ewood Park you have to go back to September 2007 with Kanu netting that day.
The injury list is becoming a bit thinner after Colby Bishop made a triumphant return. Bishop underwent heart surgery in the summer and his return was kept under wraps, he ended up scoring a penalty, and Pompey could do with his goals.
Blackburn Rovers have had a few players missing through injuries and suspensions over the last few weeks. John Eustace will welcome back three players, but there are some that are long-term and will be missing for a while. Flick through to see all the players that are absent for Saturday’s match.
5. Jacob Farrell - out
The 22-year-old has been limited to just one appearance since joining. A knee problem has been the reason for his absence. Photo: Jason Brown
6. Jacob Farrell - out (continued)
John Mousinho: "He's not going to be available for the weekend. He's been outside, he's looking much better than he was but he's still a couple of weeks away." | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
7. Zak Swanson - out
A heel injury has kept Swanson out for the last couple of games. | Getty Images
8. Zak Swanson - out (continued)
John Mousinho said: "Zak's a lot closer. Zak we're hopeful that he may be available for the Swansea game. "He's been out on the grass. He's been the more active of the two." Photo: Jason Brown