After the latest international break of the season, the wait for Championship football is finally over, with Pompey hosting Millwall this afternoon.
This has seen John Mousinho’s men slump to 20th in the standings, while today’s opposition currently occupy the final play-off position in sixth.
The Lions have picked up 25 points from their opening 15 games, but are winless in their past three fixtures.
Here’s the early team and injury news ahead of this afternoon’s Championship fixture at Fratton.
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13. Jacob Farrell - Out
No timescale has been set for Farrell, who continues to be sidelined with a problematic groin. The left-back has featured just twice since his move from Australia in 2024. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages
14. Daniel Kelly - Doubt
The midfielder is still looking to fully recover from hamstring and quad issues, which forced him to miss the recent international camp with Scotland. He could come back into contention this afternoon, with Millwall light in numbers in the middle of the park. | Getty Images
15. Thomas Waddingham - Out
The Aussie has had a frustrating start to the campaign because of injury. Despite registering five appearances in the first five matches of the season in competitions, Waddingham hasn’t been seen since September after pulling his quad in training. The striker is expected to be out until the new year. Photo: Simon Roe
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16. Femi Azeez - Doubt
Azeez was withdrawn in the first half against Oxford United at the start of the month with a hamstring problem. Although the 24-year-old is back training, Neil has remained tight-lipped over any potential involvement at PO4. | Getty Images