The festive football keeps coming for Pompey, who are back in action for one final time in 2025 on Monday.
Following Boxing Day’s 1-1 draw against QPR just two days ago, attention turns to a crucial game against relegation rivals Charlton Athletic.
John Mousinho's men will, of course, be looking to move out of the Championship’s bottom three and welcome an Addicks side, who have won just one of their previous eight matches.
With Pompey in the midst of a packed schedule, could the head coach freshen things up at PO4 on Monday or will he stick with the same side?
Here’s how we think the Blues will line-up in their final league game of 2025.
9. RM: Callum Lang
Lang has been brilliant since his return from injury and is flourishing on the right-wing. The 27-year-old’s flair and creativity caused the QPR backline plenty of issues on Friday, although his performance was limited when he moved onto the left. The forward has scored two in his previous three and is becoming a real danger in Pompey’s forward line. | Iconic Media
10. CAM: Adrian Segecic
After Conor Chaplin’s poor showing on Boxing Day, it could open the door for the Aussie to make a return to the forward line for his first start in four games. The 21-year-old is still Pompey’s top scorer in all competitions this term but has failed to net in any of his previous 10 outings. Photo: Graham Hunt
11. LM: Harvey Blair
Mousinho lauded the 22-year-old for his showing last-time out, which marked his first league start in seven months. The winger was lively on the left-wing in place of the injured Josh Murphy and added some pace to the Blues’ attack. He was taken off just before the hour-mark, with the head coach admitting his side are still managing his minutes following his return from injury. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
12. ST: Colby Bishop
Although the Magic Man is without a goal in any of his previous 19 outings, he has looked good in his last two outings. His work on-and-off the ball hasn’t gone unnoticed, which caused both Derby and QPR’s backline plenty of issues. Hit the post last-time out and was unlucky not to end his disappointing run in front of goal. Photo: Steve Mower