Pompey’s gruelling Championship schedule continues this afternoon as they welcome high-flying Hull City to Fratton Park.
The Blues return to Fratton Park after three-successive away days, which saw them claim six points out of a possible nine.
Despite triumphs over Charlton Athletic and Millwall, John Mousinho’s men fell to a disappointing 2-1 defeat to sixth-placed Wrexham in midweek.
The result leaves Pompey five points clear of the relegation zone ahead of today’s crucial contest against the Tigers, who make the long trip to the south coast occupying fifth in the standings.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this afternoon’s showdown at Fratton Park.
5. John Swift - Doubt
It remains to be seen how serious the midfielder's hamstring issue is, which forced him off in the first half against Wrexham. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
6. Mohamed Belloumi - Out
Belloumi is currently absent with a hamstring issue and isn't expected to return until the end of March. | Getty Images
7. Conor Shaughnessy - Out
Despite initially being pencilled in to return from a quad issue today, the Irishman is now expected to complete his comeback against Blackburn Rovers next Saturday. | Jez Tighe/ProSportsImages
8. Yu Hirakawa - Out
The Bristol City loanee has returned to Ashton Gate after picking up an ankle issue for the Tigers last week against QPR. | Getty Images