Pompey face promotion-chasing Ipswich Town amid a new year injury crisis, with a host of players sidelined for the clash.
Here’s the details on who’s out and the doubts from both camps, as Kieran McKenna’s side arrive at Fratton Park looking to strengthen their bid for an immediate return to the Premier League.
Meanwhile, Pompey will look to kickstart their new year and bounce back from their terrible 5-0 mauling at Bristol City.
9. Thomas Waddingham - Out
The striker continues to be ruled out due to a thigh issue, which has kept him sidelined since September. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages
10. Josh Murphy - out
Hamstring issue picked up at Derby last month is keeping Murphy out - hopefully should be back for Sheffield Wednesday. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
11. Callum Lang - out
Like Murphy and Bishop, Lang is out for a couple of weeks after a slight hamstring issue picked up before the Charlton Athletic win. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
12. Conor Chaplin - out
Chaplin will miss the game, with players not allowed to feature against their parent club when out on loan. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages