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...
1. Hull City
Influential midfielder Richie Smallwood has been out since February but the Tigers are hopeful he will return before the end of the season. Austrian winger Thomas Mayer has been ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with a broken metatarsal. Left-back Max Clark's been out with a hamstring problem but is set to make his return sometime next month. Sean McLoughlin and Jordan Flores are closing in on full fitness. Photo: ALASTAIR GRANT
2. Peterborough
Key midfielder Jack Taylor has been sidelined since the start of the month with a tendon issue.Highly-rated youngster Flynn Clarke is out for the rest of the season with a hip complaint. Photo: Dan Mullan
3. Sunderland
Former Pompey-linked defender Jordan Willis won't play again this term after undergoing surgery on his patellar tendon. Fellow centre-back Bailey Wright is also on the sidelines and there is no date given when he will be available for selection again. Wing-back Denver Hume continued his recovery from a hamstring problem by turning out for the Black Cats' under-23s earlier this week. Photo: Malcolm Mackenzie
4. Lincoln City
The Imps were dealt a huge blow when talisman Jorge Grant suffered ankle ligament damage at the start of the month. Manager Michael Appleton said he'd be 'amazed' Grant will play again this term but recently said there is a possibility. Captain Liam Bridcutt has had persistent problems and limped off in Lincoln's 2-1 loss to Oxford last Friday. Nine-goal striker Tom Hopper could also not play again this term because of a hamstring complaint. Photo: James Chance