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.

17. Lewis Miller - Out
The Aussie has recently undergone surgery on an achilles injury sustained in February, which has ruled him out for the remainder of the campaign. | Getty Images

18. Josh Knight - Out
Mousinho has said it would be a 'bonus' if Knight was to return before the end of the season. He's been out since November with a stress fracture in his back. | Getty Images

19. Scott Wharton - Doubt
The defender has made positive progress on a long-term achilles injury and is closing in on a comeback. Wharton will be assessed and could play a part this lunchtime. | Getty Images

20. Thomas Waddingham - Out
The Aussie is still sidelined with a quad issue, which he picked up before September's south-coast derby. His return date continues to be pushed back after sustaining minor set-backs. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

