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. ]
5. Franco Umeh - Out
The Irishman has featured just twice for the Blues this term and will miss the run-in because of a hamstring injury. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
6. Aji Alese - Out
The central defender is sidelined due to a quad issue, which was sustained on debut in February. | Portsmouth FC Photo: Portsmouth FC
7. Ebou Adams - Out
Adams is expected to return to the fray on April 18, when Leicester City visit Fratton Park. The key midfielder is currently nursing a minor knee problem, according to Mousinho. | Stephen Flynn/ProSportsImages
8. Florian Bianchini - Out
The winger has endured a disastrous loan stint from Swansea, with injury limiting him to just 10 outings to date. Tendonitis in the knee has kept Bianchini out of action since November. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages