Pompey will be looking to kick-start the run-in with a win as they face 10th-placed Norwich City this afternoon.
After the final international break of the campaign, the Blues sit just one point above the relegation zone as the fight for survival heats up.
The Canaries, meanwhile, have hopes of a late push for the play-offs and are one of the divisions most in-form outfits after a brilliant transformation under Phillipe Clement.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of the Good Friday fixture.
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1. Norwich City v Pompey: Outs and doubts
The early team and injury news ahead of Pompey's trip to Carrow Road. | Chris Foxwell/ProSportsImages
2. Ebou Adams
The influential midfielder is expected to miss the next few weeks of action due to a knee issue, which was sustained against QPR prior to the international break. | Chris Foxwell/ProSportsImages
3. Ben Chrisene - Doubt
Chrisene was one of five Norwich players who returned to training during the international break and will be assessed ahead of Pompey's visit. | Getty Images
4. Ruairi McConville - Out
The defender withdrew from the Northern Ireland squad earlier this week, prompting the 'conflict of interest' claims involving Northern Ireland and Blackburn boss Michael O'Neill. Clement has, though, confirmed McConville will miss the visit of the Blues due to injury. | Getty Images