Pompey are on the road for the first time in the Championship this season as they visit newly-promoted Lincoln City.
Meanwhile, the Imps, now under the joint management of Tom Shaw and Chris Cohen, also tasted defeat on their return to the second tier after falling to a 2-1 reverse to Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this lunchtime’s showdown at Sincil Bank.
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1. Lincoln City v Pompey: Outs and doubts
The early team and injury news from both camps. | Chris Foxwell/ProSportsImages
2. Franco Umeh - Out
The Irishman is set for another significant spell on the sidelines after tearing his hamstring in pre-season. | Graham Hunt
3. Mark Kosznovszky - Out
Kosznovszky isn’t expected to return to Pompey action until January as he continues to sit out with a knee injury.
4. James Collins - Out
Collins has been out of action for more than eight months after suffering a serious knee injury in December, which required surgery. The experienced frontman will remain sidelined for Pompey's visit. | Getty Images