The injury latest and expected return dates of Portsmouth's 12 absentees ahead of crucial Derby County and QPR fixtures

Published 14th Mar 2026, 05:00 BST

John Mousinho was without 11 members of his squad for Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Swansea City.

The Championship climax is on the horizon for Pompey, who currently sit two points above the relegation zone.

The Blues continue to be affected by injury issues, with 12 members of John Mousinho’s squad sidelined for Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat to Swansea City.

The fixtures, though, keep coming thick and fast as the race for survival intensifies.

Derby County visit Fratton Park next Monday before a short trip to the capital on March 21 to face QPR at Loftus Road ahead of a two-week international break.

We’ve taken a look at the injury latest and current expected return dates of the Blues’ absentees with 10 games remaining of the campaign.

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The injury latest and expected return dates of Pompey's 11 absentees.

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The injury latest and expected return dates of Pompey's 11 absentees. | The News

The Aussie hasn’t been seen since late August due to a quad issue sustained in training at the start of the season. Although the striker was expected to return to the fold last month, he continues to remain absent, with Mousinho recently admitting the Blues had to be cautious over the January 2025 arrival. Still no timeframe over a potential comeback. Expected return: N/A.

2. Thomas Waddingham

The Aussie hasn’t been seen since late August due to a quad issue sustained in training at the start of the season. Although the striker was expected to return to the fold last month, he continues to remain absent, with Mousinho recently admitting the Blues had to be cautious over the January 2025 arrival. Still no timeframe over a potential comeback. Expected return: N/A. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Dozzell, who had only missed just one game because of suspension prior to an ankle issue sustained against Sheffield United last month, had been an ever-present in Mousinho’s engine room. The midfielder is recovering well and has been pencilled in for a return over the Easter weekend. Expected return: Norwich City (April 3).

3. Andre Dozzell

Dozzell, who had only missed just one game because of suspension prior to an ankle issue sustained against Sheffield United last month, had been an ever-present in Mousinho’s engine room. The midfielder is recovering well and has been pencilled in for a return over the Easter weekend. Expected return: Norwich City (April 3). | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Knight has been sidelined since November after picking up a back issue, before scans later uncovered a stress fracture in his back. The centre-back was initially ruled out for the end of the season, but could still return before the season’s close and play a part in the run in. Mousinho has suggested the defender is four weeks away from a potential return, which would fall on the trip to Middlesbrough next month. Expected return: Middlesbrough (April 11).

4. Josh Knight

Knight has been sidelined since November after picking up a back issue, before scans later uncovered a stress fracture in his back. The centre-back was initially ruled out for the end of the season, but could still return before the season’s close and play a part in the run in. Mousinho has suggested the defender is four weeks away from a potential return, which would fall on the trip to Middlesbrough next month. Expected return: Middlesbrough (April 11). | Graham Hunt Photo: Graham Hunt

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