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.
13. John Swift - Out
The midfielder picked up a minor hamstring issue against Wrexham last month, but should return to action against Swansea in midweek. | Getty Images
14. Sidnei Tavares - Doubt
Tavares has been out of action since December due to injury but recently returned to full training as he closes in on a comeback. | Getty Images
15. Franco Umeh - Out
Umeh is another member of Mousinho's squad, who will miss the final two months of the season due to injury. The winger sustained a hamstring injury against Arsenal in January. | Getty Images
16. Conor Shaughnessy - Doubt
Shaughnessy will hand Pompey a much-needed pick-me up for the trip to Blackburn this lunchtime. The centre-back is back fit and firing after a quad issue. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages