Championship football is back for Pompey, who make the long trip north to Lancashire today.
The Blues, of course, had their midweek contest against Ipswich Town postponed for a second time due to the weather, meaning John Mousinho’s men have enjoyed a full-week’s training.
Pompey are currently on a good run of form, having lost just one of their previous nine Championship matches in all competitions
This has seen them move up to 19th in the standings in recent weeks, putting more daylight between themselves and the relegation zone.
The Blues face a Preston side, who sit two points away from the play-offs and signed Callum Lang for a club-record fee on Monday.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this afternoon’s Deepdale fixture.
5. Conor Shaughnessy - Out
The central defender’s quad issue isn’t as bad as feared and is likely to return at the end of the month. | Stephen Flynn/ProSportsImages
6. Daniel Iversen - Out
The keeper has missed Preston’s previous four matches in all competitions due to a groin issue. | Getty Images
7. Colby Bishop - Out
The Magic Man turned his ankle mid-way through the second half against West Brom last weekend and is now set for a short spell on the sidelines. Bishop is expected to miss 2-4 weeks of action. | Graham Hunt
8. Gustavo Caballero - Doubt
Mousinho is hopeful to utilise the deadline-day signing at Deepdale this afternoon after making a loan move from Santos on Monday. The head coach admitted in his pre-match press conference on Wednesday that the Blues are still waiting for international clearance. | Portsmouth FC