The waiting is finally over as Pompey and Southampton lock horns in the Championship this lunchtime.
The Blues host the latest south-coast derby for the first time since 2019 when the two sides met in the League Cup and the first league contest at Fratton Park since December 2011.
John Mousinho’s men go into the contest on a good run of form, having lost just one of their previous seven second-tier matches.
Meanwhile, the Saints make the short trip along the M27 off the back of a midweek triumph over Sheffield United, which represented their first victory in eight games.
It’s expected to be a cracker at PO4 this lunchtime and we’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of today’s derby.
13. Cameron Bragg - Doubt
The 20-year-old is expected to return to the fold at Fratton Park after missing Southampton’s previous two matches with concussion. | Getty Images
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14. Callum Lang - Out
Lang has been the subject of interest and a bid from Preston, with his future at Fratton Park uncertain. The 27-year-old is currently sidelined with a hamstring issue but returned to training earlier this week. | Getty Images
15. Thomas Waddingham - Out
The Aussie continues to be ruled out of action due to a quad injury sustained in training in the reverse fixture in September. Waddingham has been pencilled in to return next month. | ProSportsImages