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How we think Pompey could line-up against Coventry City this evening. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Coventry City v Portsmouth: 3 changes in predicted line-up for huge showdown

By Pepe Lacey
Published 21st Apr 2026, 11:00 BST
Updated 21st Apr 2026, 11:10 BST

Pompey travel to title-chasing Coventry City in the Championship this evening.

Pompey relentless Championship run-in continues this evening as they face title-chasing Coventry City.

The Blues make the midweek trip to the CBS Arena on a brilliant run of form, which has seen them secure wins in all of their previous three matches.

This has lifted John Mousinho’s troops seven points clear of the relegation zone at a critical time, with maximum points tonight mathematically securing their safety.

Pompey face Frank Lampard’s Coventry, who clinched promotion on Friday following a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers. Maximum points this evening would also see them claim the title.

The Blues will be without Terry Devlin and Keshi Anderson after sustaining hamstring issues last-time out, while the game will come too soon for Gustavo Caballero.

Here’s how we think Mousinho’s men could line-up at the CBS Arena tonight.

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With Shaughnessy unlikely to start, having completed back-to-back 90 minutes last week, Dia could be given the nod to slot back in next to Poole. The winter arrival has been hugely impressive, which has allowed Mousinho to rotate between himself and the Irishman.

5. CB: Madiodio Dia

With Shaughnessy unlikely to start, having completed back-to-back 90 minutes last week, Dia could be given the nod to slot back in next to Poole. The winter arrival has been hugely impressive, which has allowed Mousinho to rotate between himself and the Irishman. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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The left-back is back this evening after serving his three-game ban following his red card against Oxford on Easter Monday. It's a timely return for the 30-year-old, given their current situation at full-back.

6. LB: Connor Ogilvie

The left-back is back this evening after serving his three-game ban following his red card against Oxford on Easter Monday. It's a timely return for the 30-year-old, given their current situation at full-back. | Paul Thompson/ProSportsImages

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Pack has started all of Pompey's previous 13 matches, with his leadership and experience vital in helping Mousinho's troops pull away from danger. With Ebou Adams returning, though, the Blues boss faces a tough headache in the engine room.

7. CM: Marlon Pack

Pack has started all of Pompey's previous 13 matches, with his leadership and experience vital in helping Mousinho's troops pull away from danger. With Ebou Adams returning, though, the Blues boss faces a tough headache in the engine room. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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Following the 26-year-old's return against Norwich, he's sturdied the ship in the middle of the park and has been instrumental in the positive turn of form in recent weeks.

8. CM: Andre Dozzell

Following the 26-year-old's return against Norwich, he's sturdied the ship in the middle of the park and has been instrumental in the positive turn of form in recent weeks. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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