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...
9. Oxford United
Forest loanee Marcus McGuane will not play again this season because of a thigh problem. Veteran defender John Mousinho (knee) also won't kick a ball again in 2020-21. Josh Ruffels picked up a knee injury against Lincoln last week but that's not meant to be serious. Midfielder Alex Gorrin's been suffering with a tight groin while the U's recently discovered the Spaniard has an underlying medical condition which is a mid-term fix. Photo: David Rogers
10. Gillingham
Robbie Cundy failed a late fitness tests last week but should return to the fold imminently. The Gills were given a boost when Dominic Samuel came on for the final five minutes of their draw with Hull after a long-term absence. Photo: Jacques Feeney
11. Ipswich
Kane Vincent-Young limped off at half-time with a hamstring in the Tractor Boys' goalless draw with Wigan last weekend. Midfielder Jon Nolan is currently on the sidelines with a knee problem.Former Pompey striker Oli Hawkins is closing in on a return to full fitness after knee surgery, though, turning out for Ipswich's under-23s on Monday. Photo: George Wood