There is no time to waste for Pompey, who are straight back in action today after Saturday evening's trip to Leicester City.
A tough challenge awaits for the Blues tonight, though, with early pace setters Coventry City making the journey to the south coast.
Frank Lampard’s men currently top the standings and are the only side who remain undefeated in the Championship after the opening 10 games.
Ahead of this evening’s contest, we’ve taken a look at the early team and injury from both camps. Here’s the latest.
9. Joel Latibeaudiere - Out
Latibeaudiere suffered a setback on his knee injury, which has so far ruled him out of the opening 10 games, during the international break. He isn’t expected to feature this evening, with a return date unknown. | Getty Images
10. Thomas Waddingham - Out
The Aussie striker remains sidelined due to a thigh injury sustained in training last month. Mousinho has pencilled in a return date of November for the frontman. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
11. Jacob Farrell - Out
Mousinho admitted before the draw with Leicester that the left-back has missed the last month of action due to a groin problem. It’s another setback for the Aussie talent, who has made just two outings for Pompey since his 2024 signing. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages
12. Oliver Dovin - Out
Dovin remains absent with an ACL injury, which has kept him out of action since March. Lampard has earmarked a potential return date of January for the 23-year-old. | Getty Images