Championship action is coming thick and fast for Pompey, who are back in action on Wednesday evening against fellow early relegation rivals Sheffield United.
The Blues go into the Bramall Lane contest on a high after picking up their first win in six games on Saturday, with an impressive 3-1 triumph against Millwall.
Meanwhile the Blades, who sit four points and three places below John Mousinho’s men heading into the latest round of fixtures, claimed Steel City bragging rights on Sunday, with a 3-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
With a big trip tomorrow followed by a lunchtime kick-off against Bristol City this weekend, there are plenty of big calls to be made by the Pompey boss on Wednesday.
Here’s how we think the Blues could line-up against a Sheffield United outfit, who deploy a 4-2-2-2 formation.
5. CB: Josh Knight
The summer arrival is growing in confidence next to the ever-present Poole in the backline for Pompey. Another tough test awaits for Knight at Bramall Lane, with the dangerous Tyrese Campbell a handful in opposition boxes. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
6. LB: Zak Swanson
What an exciting battle Mousinho has on his hands at left-back. Swanson deputised on the left-hand side of the defence on Saturday and rewarded the head coach with his trust with an outstanding display. A sensational opening goal was then capped off with a brilliant defensive performance to keep Millwall at bay. Was withdrawn on 69 minutes mark but will no doubt retain his spot in the starting XI. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages
7. CM: Andre Dozzell
The midfielder, who like Poole has started every game for the Blues this term, is walking on a suspension tightrope, having picked up four yellow cards so far. Had his fourth midfield partner of the season in Kosznovszky on Saturday and - for the most part - looked like a fairly comfortable relationship in the engine room. | Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages
8. CM: Mark Kosznovszky
The Hungarian was a surprise name on the team sheet against Millwall but did look bright and lively in a more natural role in the heart of the midfield. Although a tough trip to Bramall Lane could pose more questions to Pompey's engine room, Kosznovszky did enough on Saturday to earn a spot next to Dozzell. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages