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The curtain comes down on Pompey’s second-successive campaign back in the Championship on Saturday afternoon as they welcome Birmingham City to Fratton Park.
The Blues will be looking to end the season on a high and go into the final-day showdown having lost just one of their previous seven matches.
John Mousinho’s men have, of course, already secured their second-tier survival and sit seven points clear of the bottom three in 18th.
The head coach has hinted over further changes to his side this week, with the likes of Hayden Matthews, Harvey Blair and Luke Le Roux all handed rare starts in their 3-1 triumph over Stoke City last-time out.
Here’s how we think the Blues could line-up for Saturday’s season finale as they look to go into the summer on a winning note.
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13. SUB 1: Nicolas Schmid
With Bursik sidelined through injury, Schmid may be recalled to the bench having been rested after the Blues secured their Championship survival. | Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages
14. SUB 2:
A first start since December for the Aussie last-time out. He may well have to make way at the heart of defence if Mousinho opts to recall Poole to the starting XI. | Alun Roberts/ProSportsImages
15. SUB 3: Ibane Bowat
Remained injury free this season and will have eyes on a starting spot next term. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
16. SUB 4: Luke Le Roux
Le Roux looked good in the engine room at the Bet365 Stadium, but could have to make way if Mousinho looks to make changes on Saturday. | Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages