Portsmouth predicted XI and bench v Derby County: 2 changes with tough calls to be made

Pompey’s Championship run-in commences this evening as they welcome Derby County to Fratton Park.

The Blues will be looking for a much-needed return to winning ways and head into tonight’s showdown without maximum points in any of their previous four league matches.

This has seen their advantage over the relegation zone slip in recent weeks, with just one point now separating themselves and the bottom three.

The Rams, meanwhile, visit the south coast occupying eighth position in the standings, with a win at PO4 closing the gap on the play-offs.

John Mousinho is expected to welcome back both Regan Poole and Conor Shaughnessy this evening, but will still be without 10 members of his squad due to injury.

Here’s how we think the Blues could line-up under the lights at Fratton.

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