John Mousinho’s men go into the contest above Southampton after a solid start to the season has seen them pick up seven points from their opening four games.
The Blues go into the derby in a much stronger position than the previous meeting against the Saints in 2019, with the two rivals meeting in the Carabao Cup third round.
Pompey, who were under the leadership of Kenny Jackett, faced Ralph Hassenhuttl’s Premier League Southampton, who sealed a 4-0 triumph. A Danny Ings double and goals from Cedric Soares and Nathan Redmond secured the victory over the League One Blues.
But where is Jackett’s side from that last meeting?
We’ve taken a look at where Pompey’s starting and bench was from the most recent south-coast derby.
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9. RM: Ryan Williams
The Aussie winger was beginning his second stint at PO4 after initially coming through the ranks as a youngster in 2010. After his 2021 release by Danny Cowley, the forward had a stint at Oxford United and Perth Glory before ending up at Indian outfit Bengaluru FC. The 31-year-old’s last appearance was in the Indian Super League in April. | The News
10. CAM: Brett Pitman
Pitman had a chance to open the scoring against Southampton, but blazed his effort over the bar. The forward would fall out with Jackett and was released at the end of the campaign. The former Bristol City and Ipswich Town man is currently plying his trade for Dorchester Town, who currently sit at the foot of the Southern League Premier South division. | PinPep Media / Joe Pepler
11. LM: Ronan Curtis
Curtis was the only member of the squad who last faced Southampton in 2019 to appear under Mousinho. The Irishman scored five goals and provided five assists for Port Vale last term, who claimed promotion from League Two. However, he is yet to register any League One goal contributions for the Valiants this season. | Joe Pepler/PinPep
12. ST: John Marquis
The striker was another member of Jackett’s squad signed during the 2019 summer window, beginning his second spell at Fratton Park. He netted 35 times during a two-and-a-half-year stay on the south coast before joining Bristol Rovers in January 2022. Marquis scored 11 goals for Shrewsbury last season in League One but was unable to avoid the drop and has featured six times in League Two this season. | PinPep Media / Joe Pepler