The action is coming thick and fast for Pompey, who cap off a hectic week with a lunchtime contest against Stoke City today.
The Blues will be hoping to return to winning ways after a draw against Leicester City last Saturday, before a 2-1 defeat to Coventry City in midweek.
Meanwhile, the Potters have had a bright start to the campaign and go into this afternoon’s fixture occupying the final play-off position in sixth.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news ahead of this afternoon’s contest.
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1. Pompey v Stoke City: Early team and injury news
The early team and injury news as Pompey face Stoke City this afternoon. | Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages
2. John Swift - Out
The midfielder picked up a needless booking late in the game against Coventry, which has ruled him out of this afternoon’s fixture. Swift serves a one-game ban after picking up five yellow cards in the opening 11 matches. | The News
3. Bosun Lawal - Out
Lawal, who has been previously linked with Pompey on two occasions in 2023 and 2024, remains sidelined as he continues to nurse a hamstring issue. | Getty Images
4. Jacob Farrell - Out
Farrell has been sidelined for more than a month with a groin injury. However, Mousinho revealed the left-back is back in full training - although is still a while away from match day selection. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages