Portsmouth v Derby County: 2 changes in Jordan Cross' predicted line-up for crucial Championship clash

By Jordan Cross

Pompey writer

Published 13th Mar 2026, 13:00 BST

Updated 13th Mar 2026, 13:09 BST

Pompey go in search of a big three points in the battle for Championship survival - with John Mousinho having some huge selection calls to make.

There’s a number of key issues for the Blues boss to consider, in a number of different areas of the pitch.

Are Regan Poole and Conor Shaughnessy ready to feature in the middle of the back line? Does Millenic Alli continue after a drop in form? Who plays in the No10 position? And does Mousinho keep faith with Colby Bishop?

Our Pompey writer Jordan Cross has weighed up the talking points - this is how he thinks the Pompey head coach will go.

Here's how we think the Blues will line up against Derby

1. Pompey v Derby predicted line-up

Here's how we think the Blues will line up against Derby | Iconic Media

Not much the Austrian could do about the goals against Swansea City on Tuesday night.

2. GK Nicolas Schmid

Not much the Austrian could do about the goals against Swansea City on Tuesday night. | Getty Images

Tough night against Eom Ji-sung Tuesday, which showed Devlin's right-back education is continuing.

3. RB Terry Devlin

Tough night against Eom Ji-sung Tuesday, which showed Devlin's right-back education is continuing. | Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages

Welcome back to the man who's simply going to be critical to Pompey's defensive resolve from here on in.

4. CB: Regan Poole

Welcome back to the man who's simply going to be critical to Pompey's defensive resolve from here on in. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages

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