Championship football keeps on coming for Pompey as they turn their attention to this evening’s huge showdown against Ipswich Town.
The tough challenges don’t stop there, though, for John Mousinho’s men, who take on Kieran McKenna’s second-placed outfit in their re-arranged game.
This fixture has been twice postponed in recent months due separate weather-related issues. The first in January was called off four hours before kick-off due to a frozen pitch while the second was postponed because of waterlogging in February.
This evening’s contest will no doubt have huge implications at either end of the standings, with Pompey currently one point above the relegation zone, while the Tractor Boys could further solidify their spot in the Championship top two with a win.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of the huge Fratton showdown.
9. Conor Townsend - Out
Townsend ruptured his ACL during a pre-season friendly in August and hasn't been seen in action since. The left-back will continue to sit out the rest of the campaign. | Getty Images
10. Josh Murphy - Out
Murphy recently returned to training after recovering from a fractured metatarsal, but won't be involved in the Blues' run-in. | Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages
11. Gustavo Caballero - Doubt
Mousinho revealed the winger was feeling his groin during Saturday's win over Middlesbrough. However, the head coach has stressed Caballero's issue wasn't serious and is expected to feature once again tonight. | Getty Images
12. Zak Swanson - Out
Swanson will play no further part in the campaign after undergoing knee surgery last week. The popular defender suffered the set-back in training during the recent international break and has missed the Blues' previous three matches. | Getty Images