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Here's how we think Pompey could line-up against Derby County on Saturday. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Portsmouth predicted XI and bench v Derby County: 3 changes made as John Mousinho faces tough calls

By Pepe Lacey
Published 19th Dec 2025, 11:00 BST

Pompey’s festive action gets underway against Derby County on Saturday. Here’s how we think the Blues could lineup.

Pompey begin a difficult run of games on Saturday, with the trip to Derby County the beginning of four games in 12 days for the Blues.

John Mousinho’s men will be aiming to pick up successive Championship victories for the first time this season following last weekend’s triumph over Blackburn Rovers.

Standing in their way of maximum points is John Eustace’s side, who currently sit 12th in the standings after Monday’s 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday.

With the congested festive period set to get underway, here’s how we think Pompey could lineup at Pride Park on Saturday.

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Settled as Pompey’s number two, with Schmid retaining his place in goal.

13. SUB 1: Josef Bursik

Settled as Pompey’s number two, with Schmid retaining his place in goal. | Ian Lyall/ProSportsImages

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Devlin and Swanson’s impressive run of form keeps Williams out of the starting XI.

14. SUb 2: Jordan Williams

Devlin and Swanson’s impressive run of form keeps Williams out of the starting XI. | Ian Lyall/ProSportsImages

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A really tough call for Mousinho to make after a man-of-the-match display against Blackburn last week. Could he be the man to make way from the backline following Poole's return?

15. SUB 3: Ibane Bowat

A really tough call for Mousinho to make after a man-of-the-match display against Blackburn last week. Could he be the man to make way from the backline following Poole's return? | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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The skipper is back in the fold after serving his one-game suspension.

16. SUb 4: Marlon Pack

The skipper is back in the fold after serving his one-game suspension. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages

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