Four successive draws have put paid to hopes of a top-six finish this season for Pompey.
But John Mousinho and his side need to give Fratton Park something to smile about going into the summer.
That will be their motivation as Accrington arrive fighting for their lives.
Here’s how we think Mousinho will go against John Coleman’s struggling side.
5. CB: Di'Shon Bernard
Has a strong claim to continue after Oxford showing. Photo: Jason Brown
6. LB - Connor Ogilvie
Hume has a claim to start but Ogilvie is the favoured choice, no doubt. Photo: Jason Brown
7. CM: Marlon Pack
Worldie free-kick but wasn't matched by general form on Tuesday. Needs to hit form again. Photo: Jason Brown
8. CM - Ryan Tunnicliffe
Not been in good form, but the fact Mousinho seems to view Tunnicliffe offering more going forward than Thompson may work in his favour. Photo: Jason Brown