bounce back in style following last weekend’s disappointing 2-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday.
John Mousinho’s men have had a solid start to the campaign and sit in midtable on eight points, while the Tractor Boys currently occupy 17th in the early-season standings.
Kieran McKenna’s men have played just the five games so far, with the EFL ruling last weekend’s abandoned contest against Blackburn Rovers will have to be replayed in full - despite being called off with 11 minutes to go.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this afternoon’s fixture at Portman Road.
5. Harvey Blair - Out
Blair hasn’t been seen in action since the final day of the campaign, where he sustained a hamstring injury forcing him to miss pre-season and the opening six games of the campaign. There is light at the end of the tunnel for the winger, who could return next week. Photo: Jason Brown
6. Franco Umeh - Out
Umeh is yet to feature for the Blues following his deadline-day arrival from Crystal Palace, having arrived at Fratton Park with a hamstring issue. Mousinho revealed the winger is back in full training but is still at least 2-4 weeks away from being considered for action. | Portsmouth FC
7. Josh Murphy - Doubt
The winger was absent against Sheffield Wednesday with an ankle knock and faces a late fitness call ahead of the trip to Portman Road. Mousinho has rated the 30-year-old’s chances of featuring as 50/50. Photo: Steve Bailey
8. Jacob Greaves - Out
Despite Ipswich’s game against Blackburn being abandoned, Greaves, who was sent off in the match, will still have to serve his ban and is therefore suspended for Pompey’s visit. | Getty Images