Pompey’s survival battle continues to gather pace as they face relegation rivals Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park today.
John Mousinho’s men go into the contest sitting 19th in the standings just five points above the relegation zone, while Rovers sit just one point and one place below them.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this lunchtime's huge showdown at the bottom of the Championship table.
5. Hayden Carter - Doubt
The one-time Pompey loanee is a huge doubt to face his former side after suffering a hamstring injury against Derby last time out. Carter will be assessed before the Blues' visit. | Getty Images Photo:
6. Aji Alese - Out
The centre-back has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a quad injury. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
7. Josh Murphy - Out
Murphy's season is over after just 14 appearances due to a fractured metatarsal, which has kept him out for the past three months. | Getty Images
8. Ryan Hedges - Out
The Welshman has been out of action for more than a month after a leg fracture sustained against Wrexham on New Year’s Day. Hedges is expected to be sidelined until at least April. | Getty Images