The Blues will be looking to round off their first season back in the second tier on a high as they face Hull City at Fratton Park on Saturday.
Although John Mousinho’s men have already sealed their survival, the Tigers make the trip to PO4 in the centre of a five-team fight to avoid relegation. Ruben Selles’ men currently occupy the final spot as two points separates themselves and Stoke City in 18th.
The Blues boss has already made it clear he will look to end the campaign in winning style and could be inclined to play his strongest XI on the final day.
With their survival already wrapped up, the head coach made a number of changes to the side for the trip to Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, with Harvey Blair and Ben Killip surprise inclusions for the 1-1.
With Callum Lang, Rob Atkinson and Conor Shaughnessy all returning from injuries in recent weeks, could the head coach look to utilise them for the final time this season?
With this in mind, The News has attempted to put together Pompey’s strongest XI ahead of this Saturday’s game against Hull City.
5. CB: Rob Atkinson
What a second half of the season for the Bristol City loanee at Fratton Park. Although the powerful centre-back missed nearly two months with a calf injury, he has impressed throughout his loan stay from Ashton Gate. This has prompted strong calls from Pompey fans to sign the 26-year-old on a permanent basis in the summer. Atkinson will want to end his stay on a high and maintain his spot in the starting XI. | Getty Images
6. LB: Connor Ogilvie
The left-back has been an ever-present in the side this season and has come to life in the Championship. The 29-year-old has impressed on a number of occasions and created a formidable partnership with Josh Murphy on the left | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
7. CM: Freddie Potts
Potts’ loan stay at Fratton Park has been incredible and has solidified his spot in the heart of Pompey’s midfield ahead of the likes of Marlon Pack and Isaac Hayden. After an impressive season in League One for Wycombe last term, the 21-year-old has adapted to life in the Championship superbly and will return to West Ham this summer with his stock on the rise. It remains to be seen whether a temporary move could be on the cards next term at PO4, but he will want to end his season-long loan on a high. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
8. CM: Andre Dozzell
After making a free-transfer arrival last summer, questions were asked early on from some sections of the Fratton faithful. But, the midfielder has responded in some style and has combined well with Potts in the middle of the park - especially at Fratton Park. It’ll be a tough battle for the second midfield spot with Isaac Hayden, but Dozzell has been key to Pompey’s success this term. Photo: Jason Brown