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The gap is six points to safety, with the Lilywhites one of the six sides currently say on 15 points in the Championship.
There may have been two good performances at Hull and Plymouth, but it’s just one points from those outings.
John Mousinho’s men simply have to start winning games to ensure they are not cut further adrift in the table this term.
That means there’s big decisions for the Pompey boss to make - and this is how we think he’ll go at Fratton.
13. Sub 1 Jordan Archer
No reason for Schmid to be usurped on current form, so Archer looks set to remain on the bench - as was the case on Tuesday. | National World
14. Sub 2 Ryley Towler
Has his supporters who feel he should be starting ahead of McIntyre and perhaps that decision is becoming a closer call. | National World
15. Sub 3 Owen Moxon
Now getting some minutes off the bench after finding himself out in the cold this term. | National World
16. Sub 4 Abdoulaye Kamara
The fact Moxon is getting ahead of Kamara when it comes to minutes speaks volumes about the fact there is reticence over using the midfielder's promise, as he learns the requirements for his role. Photo: Jason Brown