Pompey welcome Stoke City this lunchtime in a mouth-watering Championship showdown at Fratton Park.
John Mousinho’s troops, of course, secured a 3-1 win over high-flying Swansea City in midweek to move themselves one point from the play-offs.
A win against the Potters could lift Pompey as high as sixth this afternoon as they look to head into the latest international break on a high.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this lunchtime’s huge Fratton Park encounter.
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5. Aaron Cresswell - Out
Cresswell is yet to feature for the Potters this season after suffering a knee injury in pre-season. | Getty Images
6. Colby Bishop - Out
The striker has been sidelined for the Blues' previous four matches with a knee injury. | Jason Brown
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7. Keshi Anderson - Out
Anderson suffered a hamstring injury against Sheffield United last month and is still around 4-6 weeks away from a return. | Jason Brown
8. Eric Bocat - Out
The wing-back suffered a knee injury in a 1-0 triumph against Derby last month and is expected to return after the international break. | Getty Images