It’s the Blues final group stage game in the competition with at least against the Southern Group B leaders ensuring Danny Cowley’s men qualify for the knockout stages.
An upbeat head coach delivered positive news on the injury front, as Zak Swanson, Reeco Hackett, Marlon Pack and Tom Lowery returned to training on Monday.
After his loan at Weymouth ended a fortnight ago, Dan Gifford is available for the contest along with Harry Jewitt-White, whose temporary stay at Gosport expired on October 31.
Pompey will be looking to advance to the knockout rounds of the Papa John’s Trophy for the sixth consecutive campaign tonight.
Here’s how we predict the Blues will line-up against AFC Wimbledon this evening.
9. LW: Josh Koroma
Until recent fixtures, the Huddersfield loanee has impressed since his arrival on deadline day. This has seen him net four goals in 10 appearances, including a double against Aston Villa under-21s last time out in the competition. Cowley could well turn to the 23-year-old this evening in a bid to reignite the winger’s form. Photo: Jason Brown
10. ST: Ronan Curtis
The Irishman has had a below-par season by his own admission as he struggles for goals. After being taken off with a dead leg last Tuesday, the 26-year-old was an unused substitute against Shrewsbury on Saturday. The Blues boss could lean towards handing Curtis a place in attack despite the return of Dan Gifford. Photo: Jason Brown
11. ST: Joe Pigott
Pigott has been a regular starter in cup competitions this term after joining from Ipswich. He’s netted two goals to date but hasn’t appeared on the scoresheet in any of his last 10 outings in all competitions. The striker is desperately in need of a goal and is more than likely to lead the line tonight. Photo: Jason Brown