The action continues in the Championship for Pompey, who make the long-midweek trip to Sheffield United.
John Mousinho’s men will be hoping to expand on Saturday’s 3-1 triumph over Millwall, with three points moving considerable distance between themselves and the relegation zone.
They face Chris Wilder’s men, who currently occupy the final spot in the relegation zone after a surprisingly poor start to the new campaign.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this evening’s contest.
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1. Sheffield United v Pompey early team and injury news
The early team and injury news as Pompey face Sheffield United this evening. | National World
2. Franco Umeh - Out
The winger is back in full training as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury, but Mousinho has made it clear the deadline-day signing is still at least six weeks away from being considered for a matchday squad. Photo: Portsmouth FC
3. Chiedozie Ogbene - Doubt
The Ipswich Town loanee hobbled off with a hamstring issue during the Republic of Ireland’s sensational 3-2 win over Hungary last week and missed Sunday’s Steel City derby triumph against Sheffield Wednesday. Wilder has allayed fears over a serious injury to the winger, who could return to the squad as early as this evening. | Getty Images
4. Conor Shaughnessy - Out
Shaughnessy has missed more than two months of action after sustaining a hamstring injury against Sheffield Wednesday. The central defender is expected to return at the end of December. | Stephen Flynn/ProSportsImages