Pompey take on Oxford United at Fratton Park this afternoon in a huge must-win showdown at the foot of the Championship table.
John Mousinho’s troops welcome the 23rd-placed U’s today, who are just a point behind Pompey in the standings.
A win for the Blues could lift them four points clear of the bottom three, while Matt Bloomfield’s side could lift themselves out of the drop zone with maximum points on the south coast.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of the huge Easter showdown this lunchtime. ]
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1. Pompey v Oxford United: Outs and doubts
The early team and injury news ahead of this lunchtime's showdown. | Jez Tighe
2. Zak Swanson - Out
Swanson was a surprise absentee from the 20-man squad at Carrow Road, with Mousinho explaining after the draw that the full-back was nursing a knee issue. The head coach was unsure over a return date for the 25-year-old and ruled him out of this afternoon's contest. | Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages
3. Josh Murphy - Out
Murphy will miss the reunion against his former side due to an ongoing foot issue after suffering a fractured metatarsal earlier this season, which ruled him out of the campaign. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
4. Tyler Goodrham - Out
Goodrham has been sidelined since New Year's Day after suffering an ankle injury against Ipswich Town. The forward recently underwent surgery and will miss the rest of the campaign. | Getty Images