The fixtures keep on coming for Pompey and John Mousinho, who face Swansea City at Fratton Park this evening.
The Blues return to home soil following Saturday’s frustrating 1-1 draw against relegation rivals Blackburn Rovers, with the stalemate keeping them five points clear of the bottom three.
Standing in their way of three points are 14th-placed Swansea City, who sit nine points clear of Pompey in the current Championship standings.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this evening’s Fratton showdown.
5. Josh Knight - Out
Knight could be back in the fold by the end of the season, although Mousinho remains cautious over the centre-back. The former Peterborough United man has been sidelined since November with a stress fracture in his back. | Graham Hunt Photo: Graham Hunt
6. Josh Murphy - Out
The News/Sports Mail 2024-25 Player of the Season won’t feature for Pompey again this term in a huge blow to their survival bid. The winger sustained a season-ending fractured metatarsal in the reverse fixture against the Swans in South Wales in December. | Iconic Media
7. Franco Umeh - Out
Umeh has been frustratingly limited to just two outings for the Blues, with his most recent coming against Arsenal in January. The young forward sustained a hamstring issue in the FA Cup defeat, which has since ruled him out for the final 11 matches. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
8. Regan Poole - Doubt
Poole was forced off with during the second half against Blackburn due to an ankle problem. Mousinho has revealed the ever-present defender is 50/50 for Swansea's visit and faces a late fitness test on Tuesday morning. | Iconic Media