Pompey are back in action on Boxing day as they welcome high-flying QPR to Fratton Park.
The festive season is well and truly upon us, with the festive football coming thick and fast for the Blues.
John Mousinho’s men return to PO4 after last Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Derby County and are looking to end 2025 on a high note, with the Hoops and Charlton Athletic to come.
Here’s how we think Pompey could line-up against QPR for the Boxing Day showdown.
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1. Pompey predicted XI & bench v QPR
Here's how we think Pompey could line-up against QPR on Boxing Day. | Steve Mower/ProSportsImages
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2. GK: Nicolas Schmid
Signed a new long-term deal last week and is without doubt Mousinho’s number one. | Portsmouth FC
3. RB: Terry Devlin
A hard-fought and gutsy display from the Northern Ireland international, who received the loudest cheers of the day at Pride Park following a brilliant challenge late in the game in front of the 2,007 travelling Pompey fans. | Ian Lyall/ProSportsImages
4. CB: Hayden Matthews
The Aussie is getting better and better as he looks to cement a place in Mousinho’s starting XI. Another impressive display against Derby and dealt brilliantly against £7m summer signing Patrick Agyemang. | Paul Phelan