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Pompey will be looking to head into the three-week international break on a high as they face Blackburn Rovers this afternoon.
The Blues sit 18th in the early-season standings, with Tony Mowbray’s outfit just a point above.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this afternoon’s Championship showdown.
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5. Yuri Ribeiro - Out
Mowbray confirmed the left-back is a 'no-go' for this afternoon's trip to Fratton Park due to a hamstring issue. | Getty Images
6. Franco Umeh - Out
The Irishman tore his hamstring in pre-season and isn't expected to return until November at the earliest. | Graham Hunt
7. Dion De Neve - Out
De Neve has been left out of Rovers' previous five Championship squads due to fitness issues and is expected to miss the trip to Fratton. | Getty Images
8. Thomas Waddingham - Out
The Aussie is mid-way through his injury lay-off after undergoing ankle surgery last month. | Chris Foxwell