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.
13. Connor Ogilvie - Doubt
Pompey did appeal the left-back's dismissal against Oxford during the week, although the outcome has yet to be disclosed by the Blues or the FA. It will be intriguing to see whether Ogilvie's name will be on the team sheet at 1.45pm this afternoon. | Getty Images
14. Darragh Lenihan - Out
The Irishman has been sidelined since September with an achilles injury, which continues to force him out of action. | Getty Images
15. Ebou Adams - Out
There was hope Adams could've completed his return from a knee issue this afternoon, but that possibility now seems highly unlikely. The influential midfielder has instead been pencilled in for next Saturday's huge showdown against relegation rivals Leicester City. | Paul Thompson/ProSportsImages
16. Leo Castledine - Out
The £1m January arrival suffered a leg injury early into his Boro career and is expected to miss the Blues visit today. | Getty Images