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It’s derby day on the south coast, with Pompey and Southampton renewing their rivalry this lunchtime.
It’s the first meeting between the two sides in six years, while today’s contest represents the first league fixture in 13 years.
John Mousinho has made it clear his side are ready for the challenge ahead of them and will be backed by a sell-out away end, with 2,700 supporters making the short journey across the M27.
With anticipation building, we’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps.
5. Match Action
Pompey fans in fine voice in the away end and will be travelling in there numbers once again today. | Barry Zee
6. Marlon Pack - Doubt
Pompey have been given a huge injury boost ahead of the derby, with Portsmouth-born Pack back in contention. The midfielder is yet to feature for the Blues this term due to a knee injury but Mousinho admitted the popular figure could be in the fray. | National World
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8. Harvey Blair - Out
The winger is continuing his recovery from a hamstring injury sustained on the final day of last season against Hull. Southampton will come too soon for the young talent, who is still sidelined. Photo: Jason Brown