The Blues make the trip to the MKM Stadium this afternoon off the back of Wednesday’s 0-0 draw against Wrexham at Fratton Park.
John Mousinho’s men face a Hull City side, who sit eighth and just a point outside of the play-offs, having secured their Championship status on the final day of the season last term at PO4.
With the next international break right around the corner, there’s no doubt Pompey will want to head into the latest two-week stoppage on a high after a frustrating start to the campaign.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this lunchtime’s kick-off.
13. Eliot Matazo - Out
Matazo has been missing since February after suffering an ACL injury against Cardiff City. The midfielder is hoping to return to the first-team fray by the end of the year. | Getty Images
14. Conor Shaughnessy - Out
Shaughnessy has been missing for more than a month and a half after pulling up with a hamstring injury against Sheffield Wednesday in September. The centre-back isn’t expected to return until December. | Stephen Flynn/ProSportsImages
15. Thomas Waddingham - Out
Waddingham has been missing for almost two months after pulling his quad ahead of the south-coast derby in September. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
16. Mohamed Belloumi - Doubt
The Algerian international has been out of action since September due to a hamstring issue sustained against Southampton. The winger has returned to training this week and could be in-line to feature against Pompey. | Getty Images