Pompey are back amongst their home supporters this weekend as they hope to preserve their unbeaten record in League One against Charlton Athletic.
Blues suffered a defeat to Chesterfield in the FA Cup on Sunday, but bounced back with a 2-1 win against Leyton Orient on Tuesday night in the EFL Trophy. Christian Saydee put Pompey in front and then Joe Piggott equalised but with 15 minutes left on the clock Abu Kamara scored the decisive goal. Pompey's win came in spite of Sean Raggett who was red carded after just 20 minutes at Brisbane Road.
Charlton didn't play in the week but did draw against non-league Cray Valley Paper Mill in the FA Cup last Sunday. Scott Fraser gave the Addicks the lead but an own goal from Lucas Ness means they'll have to play a replay later this month to add to the busy fixture schedule. A total of 10 places and 14 points separate the two sides going into the match with Pompey on 35 and Charlton on 21.
Pompey don't have the best of records against Charlton and in a 27-year time frame, they've won just once against them at home. Charlton have won 10 of the last 11 matches in Hampshire, and those games have been played across the Premier League and League One.
A sold-out away end will be backing Charlton, whilst Pompey who boast some of the best support in the division, will also have a good crowd. Several personnel won't be making the trip with Charlton however as they have a few players out with injury. Here's the latest team news ahead of Pompey versus Charlton Athletic.
1. Regan Poole - out
Regan Poole is out of Saturday's visit of Charlton a knee issue sustained in the FA Cup against Chesterfield last Sunday. Photo: Simon Davies
2. Regan Poole - out (continued)
Mousinho said on Wednesday: "Regan had a scan in London on Wednesday and we are waiting for the results now. Sometimes they’re not the quickest, we should have them by Friday at the latest. ‘He’s unlikely for Saturday, unless the result comes back and it’s pretty conclusive he’s okay. "However, he’s nowhere near 100 per cent, so, at the minute, we would probably say Regan is ruled out." Photo: Jason Brown
4. Chuks Aneke - out
The centre forward is out with a hamstring injury, and met with a specialist last week to discuss the extent of his injury. He's expected to be out for a 'couple of months' at the least.