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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.
17. Sub 5 Marlon Pack
No agitating or throwing his toys out of the pram from the skipper, as he continues to lead from the bench. | National World
18. Sub 6 Sammy Silvera
Will likely get a chance to impact the game from the bench - and will need to do just that. Photo: Jason Brown
19. Sub 7 - Paddy Lane
Expected to be back from injury, though a start is probably unlikely with the attacking trio behind the striker looking pretty nailed for this one. Photo: Jason Brown
20. Sub 8 Christian Saydee
May well be the need for Saydee to bring chaos from the bench for this one - something he'll undoubtedly do effectively. Photo: Jason Brown