Pompey have seen the gap to the drop zone cut from 10 to four points, as Valerien Ismael’s side arrive at PO4.
So it’s a big home clash for the Blues, with big calls for John Mousinho to as he welcomes new boy Alex Milosevic and fit-again pair Jordan Williams and Christian Saydee to his options. There’s no Kusini Yengi, however, with the striker starting at Deepdale last time out.
We’ve considered personnel and formation - and this is how we think Pompey will line up against Rovers.
17. Sub 5 Marlon Pack
On the bench at Preston and likely to be the case again for skipper. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
18. Sub 6 Isaac Hayden
Has been limited minutes of late, with Pompey looking likely to continue with Potts and Dozzell after Hayden's international duty. Photo: Adam Fradgley
19. Sub 7 Kaide Gordon
Will likely be needed to add energy and attacking impetus from the bench. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
20. Sub 8 Christian Saydee
Fit again and will be needed to shake things up at some stage. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages