Portsmouth predicted XI and bench v Swansea City: Tough fitness calls to be made as survival fight intensifies

Published 10th Mar 2026, 11:31 BST

Updated 10th Mar 2026, 11:39 BST

Pompey welcome Swansea City to Fratton Park this evening as their fight for survival intensifies.

Pompey are back on home turf this evening as they face mid-table Swansea City to Fratton Park.

The Blues, of course, suffered late stoppage-time disappointment against Blackburn Rovers last-time out as they threw away maximum points at Ewood Park.

Despite Connor Ogilvie netting an 84th-minute opener, Rovers netted a 93rd-minute equaliser to share the points between the two survival-fighting sides.

John Mousinho’s men quickly turn their attention to another crucial fixture in their battle to beat the drop, with 14th-placed Swansea making the trip to the south coast.

There’s expected to be a late fitness call made on Regan Poole, who suffered an ankle issue in Lancashire on Saturday, while John Swift has been pencilled in to return after a two-game hamstring injury lay-off.

With tough calls to be made, here’s how we think the Blues could line-up against the Welsh outfit tonight.

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How we predicted Pompey could line-up against Swansea City this evening.

1. Pompey predicted XI & bench v Swansea City

How we predicted Pompey could line-up against Swansea City this evening. | Paul Thompson/ProSportsImages

A few questions raised over his involvement in Blackburn’s equaliser, with many believing the keeper could’ve done more to prevent Hayden Carter’s header. Nonetheless, Schmid has Mousinho’s continuous backing and will no doubt start between the sticks tonight.

2. GK: Nicolas Schmid

A few questions raised over his involvement in Blackburn’s equaliser, with many believing the keeper could’ve done more to prevent Hayden Carter’s header. Nonetheless, Schmid has Mousinho’s continuous backing and will no doubt start between the sticks tonight. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

The Northern Ireland international has come on leaps and bounds in the Championship this term, establishing himself as first choice at right-back. Devlin has started 22 of the Blues’ 23 matches in all competitions, with his sole absence due to a one-game suspension in November.

3. RB: Terry Devlin

The Northern Ireland international has come on leaps and bounds in the Championship this term, establishing himself as first choice at right-back. Devlin has started 22 of the Blues’ 23 matches in all competitions, with his sole absence due to a one-game suspension in November. | Paul Thompson/ProSportsImages

Shaughnessy looked calm and composed after being hauled on midway through the second half at Ewood Park. Mousinho will be cautious over the Irishman’s involvement in the coming weeks as they ease him back to full match fitness. With Poole facing a late fitness call ahead of tonight’s showdown, the head coach could turn to the 29-year-old to fill that void - but will unlikely play the full 90 minutes as he continues to build up minutes.

4. CB: Conor Shaughnessy

Shaughnessy looked calm and composed after being hauled on midway through the second half at Ewood Park. Mousinho will be cautious over the Irishman’s involvement in the coming weeks as they ease him back to full match fitness. With Poole facing a late fitness call ahead of tonight’s showdown, the head coach could turn to the 29-year-old to fill that void - but will unlikely play the full 90 minutes as he continues to build up minutes. | Paul Thompson/ProSportsImages

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