As well as this, Danny Cowley’s men have tough tests on the horizon having to face Ipswich, Wycombe, Bolton and Plymouth within the next month.
The Blues are unbeaten in their previous four league games and face a fierce battle against promotion chasing Oxford tomorrow night.
With strong opposition looming, we take a look at which of Pompey’s rivals are in and out of form from the past six games, as the campaign reaches its climax.
Here’s how the form table looks.
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1. Crewe
Points: 3; Won: 1; Drawn: 0; Lost: 5; Goals scored: 4; Goals conceded: 13 Photo: Nathan Stirk
2. Charlton Athletic
Points: 3; Won: 1; Drawn: 0; Lost: 5 ; Goals scored: 5; Goals conceded: 14 Photo: Justin Setterfield
3. AFC Wimbledon
Points: 3; Won: 0; Drawn: 3; Lost: 3; Goals scored: 5; Goals conceded: 11 Photo: Justin Setterfield
4. Morecambe
Points: 3; Won: 0; Drawn: 3 ; Lost: 3; Goals scored: 4; Goals conceded: 9 Photo: Charlotte Tattersall