The Championship run-in continues to gather pace, with Pompey making the long trip to the north east to face Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
John Mousinho’s troops face a Boro side who have lost ground in the hunt for promotion in recent weeks, having failed to claim maximum points in any of their past five matches.
With this afternoon’s showdown potentially having huge implications at either end of the Championship standings, we’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of the Riverside Stadium contest.
9. Franco Umeh - Out
The winger continues to be ruled out of action after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury in January. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
10. Hayden Hackney - Out
Kim Hellberg admitted Hackney's recovery from a calf issue has been 'slower' than expected, which will continue to see him sit out. | Getty Images
11. Aji Alese - Out
Alese is back with Sunderland completing his rehab after suffering a quad injury on his Blues debut against Preston North End in early February. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
12. Alfie Jones - Out
Jones is a long-term absentee for Hellberg after suffering an ankle injury in December, which has forced him to sit out the resulting four months of action. | Getty Images