The former Millwall and QPR keeper can be expected to earn his full Pompey debut tonight following the head injury picked up by Nicolas Schmid at Cardiff - and with Will Norris unavailable following the six goals he conceded against Stoke. Archer kept the score respectable at Cardiff after replacing Scmid on then half-hour mark.placeholder image
The former Millwall and QPR keeper can be expected to earn his full Pompey debut tonight following the head injury picked up by Nicolas Schmid at Cardiff - and with Will Norris unavailable following the six goals he conceded against Stoke. Archer kept the score respectable at Cardiff after replacing Scmid on then half-hour mark. | National World

Portsmouth predicted XI v Sheffield Wednesday as six changes made for important Fratton Park game

Many eyes will be on the Pompey team sheet tonight as the Fratton faithful look to see John Mousinho’s response to Tuesday night’s defeat at Cardiff.

Will the Blues boss ring the changes following such a poor performance in Wales? Or will he give those who let him and the travelling Pompey fans down the chance to redeem themselves against Sheffield Wednesday?

Those are the key questions on everyone’s mind ahead of such an important game. However, the three injuries picked up in midweek, plus an already sizeable injury list, means Mousinho could be restricted in what he can do to put such a disappointing defeat to bed.

Nevertheless, changes can be expected. So here’s how we think the Blues could line up as Friday night football returns to Fratton Park.

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