Only John Marquis has featured in all 19 third-tier games this season. However, it’s Ben Close who has played the most minutes in the league this season, with the midfielder playing 1,605 of the 1,710 available. But who else features minutes-wise more than others? And who is continually being told to wait a minute to catch the manager’s eye? Check out the stats provided...
17. Paul Downing
Featured regularly at the start of the season but defender has not played L1 football since September 17. Has totalled 540 minutes from six games played. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Graham Hunt
18. Brett Pitman
Has only played the full 90 minutes three times this League One season. As a result, can boost only 444 minutes of third tier action this term to date. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Graham Hunt
19. Oli Hawkins
Injuries have hampered his season to date. Has played four full games for the Blues in L1 which equates to 360 minutes. | PinPep - Images to be used only for Portsmouth FC and The News publications (including online platforms). Images cannot be reso Photo: Joe Pepler
20. Andy Cannon
352 minutes from seven games sums it up for the frustrated midfielder. Looks well down the pecking order for some reason. | ©Pro Sports Images Ltd. www.prosportsimages.co.uk +44 7803 730548 Photo: Graham Hunt
