A sell-out crowd is expected at PO4 today, with the Blues looking to continue their impressive run at home where they’ve won 10 of their past 14 games.
After the midweek defeat to Coventry, John Mousinho’s men now sit just three points above the bottom three ahead of today’s crucial clash against the Rams.
John Eustace’s men are in impressive form, winning four of their previous six matches and make the trip to the south coast off the back of a 0-0 draw with Burnley.
Here’s the team and injury news from both camps ahead of this afternoon’s Championship contest.
17. Lars-Jorgen Salvesen - Out
The Norwegian underwent surgery in early March on a knee injury and has been be ruled out for the remainder of the campaign. | Getty Images
18. Ibane Bowat - Out
Suffered a season-ending knee injury in September and will likely return to action in pre-season. | Portsmouth FC
19. Callum Elder - Doubt
Elder faces a battle to be fit for the trip to Fratton Park after a knock sustained against Preston ruled him out against Swansea and Burnley. | Getty Images
20. Hayden Matthews - Out
An ankle injury has kept the Aussie defender sidelined since February and will continue to force him out for the remainder of the season. | National World