Championship football keeps coming thick and fast for Pompey, who get 2026 underway with a trip to Bristol City.
The Blues are enjoying an improved run of form and extended their unbeaten run to four games on Monday.
Pompey make the trip to Ashton Gate this afternoon sitting three points above the relegation zone and face the Robins, who are two points away from the play-offs in eighth.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news ahead of the New Years’ Day showdown.
5. Connor Ogilvie - Out
There is light at the end of the tunnel for the left-back, who has been out of action since the beginning of November with a knee problem. Ogilvie is set to return at the end of the month. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
6. Max Bird - Out
Bird has been missing since mid-September with a calf issue, which has forced him t see specialists in recent weeks, There remains no time scale on the midfielder’s return. | Getty Images
7. Josh Knight - Out
Knight remains sidelined as he continues his recovery from a back problem, which has kept him out since November. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
8. Jacob Farrell - Out
It remains to be seen when Farrell could return to the fold due to his ongoing groin issues. The left-back is yet to feature for the Blues in the league this season. Photo: Simon Roe