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Here's how we think Pompey could line-up against Swansea City this evening. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Portsmouth predicted XI and bench v Swansea City: One change made as John Mousinho makes ruthless call

By Pepe Lacey
Published 9th Dec 2025, 11:00 GMT

Pompey make the trip to early-relegation rivals Swansea City this evening.

Another crucial test awaits for Pompey in the Championship this evening as they make the trip to South Wales to face Swansea City.

The Blues’ contest against Charlton Athletic on Saturday was abandoned after just 12 minutes due to a medical emergency at The Valley.

With the fixture void, all eyes are on tonight’s huge fixture at the bottom of the table as John Mousinho’s men eye a much-needed return to winning ways.

After the head coach made six changes to the side for Saturday’s abandoned game against the Addicks, will the Blues boss stick with the same side or will he make alterations once again?

With Andre Dozzell (suspended) and Florian Bianchini unavailable to play against his parent club, here’s how we think Pompey could line-up at the Swansea.com Stadium tonight.

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Should Knight return to the starting XI and whether Poole remains out, Bowat and Matthews will battle it out for that final spot in the backline. With the ex-Fulham man more comfortable on the left-hand side at the heart of defence, he could get the nod over the Aussie talent.

5. CB: Ibane Bowat

Should Knight return to the starting XI and whether Poole remains out, Bowat and Matthews will battle it out for that final spot in the backline. With the ex-Fulham man more comfortable on the left-hand side at the heart of defence, he could get the nod over the Aussie talent. | Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages

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Swanson has made the left-back spot his own in recent weeks following injuries to Connor Ogilvie and Jacob Farrell.

6. LB: Zak Swanson

Swanson has made the left-back spot his own in recent weeks following injuries to Connor Ogilvie and Jacob Farrell. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages

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Pompey will need to utilise his experience in what is a huge game in Pompey’s season so far. The skipper was brought back into the starting XI against Bristol City and is likely to continue in the engine room this evening as the Blues go in search of a massive three points in their survival fight.

7. CM: Marlon Pack

Pompey will need to utilise his experience in what is a huge game in Pompey’s season so far. The skipper was brought back into the starting XI against Bristol City and is likely to continue in the engine room this evening as the Blues go in search of a massive three points in their survival fight. | Graham Hunt

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Dozzell will miss the trip to the Swansea.com Stadium as he serves a one-game ban. Although the 26-year-old missed the game against Charlton through suspension, FA rules state a ban can only be served when a full match is complete. This paves the way for Swift to partner Pack in the engine room, with Mousinho opting to go with that duo at The Valley.

8. CM: John Swift

Dozzell will miss the trip to the Swansea.com Stadium as he serves a one-game ban. Although the 26-year-old missed the game against Charlton through suspension, FA rules state a ban can only be served when a full match is complete. This paves the way for Swift to partner Pack in the engine room, with Mousinho opting to go with that duo at The Valley. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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