Pompey will be looking to keep up their impressive home league record against their foes along the M27, who haven’t won in league action at PO4 for 50 years.
But how does John Mousinho aim to come out on top, amid his side’s injury crisis with 10 players sidelined?
Here’s how Pompey writer Jordan Cross think’s he’ll go in the high noon showdown at Fratton Park.
13. Sub 1: Josef Bursik
Can't see Schmid's Watford gaffe being enough for Mousinho to switch things around between the sticks. | Jez Tighe/ProSportsImages
14. Sub 2 Jacob Farrell
Great to see the Aussie back on the pitch and had some encouraging moments at Watford. Photo: Simon Roe
15. Sub 3: Zak Swanson
Tough night at Watford, but impressive previously making it a close call whether Swanson starts this one at left-back. Photo: Graham Hunt
16. Sub 4 Ibane Bowat
The other centre-back option at present, but Mousinho favouring Ogilvie was justified at Watford. Photo: Graham Hunt