As things stand, there are still an array of teams who still harbour realistic League One promotion hopes heading into the business end of the campaign.
Pompey are very much among the outfits bidding for the Championship.
Danny Cowley’s appointment as boss has rejuvenated the previously faltering promotion push, with the Blues sitting fifth heading into the Easter period.
However, Pompey have a striker crisis that’s going to hamper them. Ellis Harrison is ruled out for the season, Jordy Hiwula might not kick a ball again this term and John Marquis is suspended for the next three games after his sending off at Shrewsbury.
But how are the Blues’ rivals coping in terms of injuries?
We’ve taken a look to see which players the likes of Sunderland, Peterborough, Blackpool and Ipswich are without...
5. Pompey
Ellis Harrison won't play again this term having suffered knee ligament injury.The striker was playing through the pain barrier before his setback was diagnosed. The Blues are short of striking options, with Jordy Hiwula (ankle) also out for potentially the remainder of the season and John Marquis suspended for the next three games. Keeper Alex Bass continues his comeback from a broken leg and is unlikely to be available again. Photo: Joe Pepler
6. Blackpool
The Seasiders were dealt a huge double injury blow earlier this week.Matty Virtue has torn his ACL while CJ Hamilton's broken his metersaral.Both won't kick a ball again this term.What's more, striker Gary Madine continues to be troubled by a niggling groin injury. Former Liverpool midfielder Kevin Stewart is also absent with an ankle setback. Pool are hoping to have Marvin Ekpiteta and James Husband back in the near future. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
7. Doncaster
Loanee Josh Sims was sent back to Southampton last week to try to get the bottom of an injury in his left leg.The winger's been a key man for Donny this term.Jon Taylor is out for the rest of the campaign after suffering an ankle injury when tackled fairly by Pompey defender Sean Raggett in the 2-1 loss at the Keepmoat. Photo: George Wood
8. Charlton
Striker Conor Washington pulled out of Northern Ireland's squad and will be absent for the Addicks over Easter with a hamstring injury. Photo: Catherine Ivill