There’s much for John Mousinho to ponder in terms of his selection, as the Blues aim to build on their decent-early-season form.
Here’s how we think Pompey will line up as they take on the high-flying outfit, who are looking to bounce back to the Premier League at the first attempt.
17. Sub 5 Terry Devlin
As Mousinho recently said. Devlin is the first name on the team-sheet - but in the subs' column. Almost guaranteed to get the minutes this weekend which eluded him with Northern Ireland. Photo: Simon Roe
18. Sub 5 Mark Kosznovszky
Showing signs of adapting to the intensity required in the Championship against Middlesbrough. Photo: Simon Roe
19. Sub 7 Adrian Segecic
Fit and firing after a little drop off before the international break. Could well start, but we've leaned towards the Sydney Cyclone impacting things off the bench. Photo: Dan Istitene
20. Sub 8 Harvey Blair
Heartening to see promising cameos from Blair after injury woes. Now needs to build on the little platform he's created. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages