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How we think Pompey could line-up against Ipswich Town this evening. | Jez Tighe/ProSportsImages

Portsmouth v Ipswich Town: 2 changes in predicted line-up for huge Fratton showdown

By Pepe Lacey
Published 14th Apr 2026, 10:15 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2026, 10:20 BST

Pompey welcome second-placed Ipswich Town to Fratton Park this evening. Here’s how we think the Blues could line-up.

Championship football keeps on coming for Pompey, who welcome second-placed Ipswich Town to Fratton Park this evening.

The Blues quickly turn their attention away from their huge 1-0 win against Middlesbrough on Saturday, with all eyes on yet another tough test against the promotion-hunting Tractor Boys.

John Mousinho’s troops will be looking to increase their advantage over the relegation zone, with tonight’s showdown their game in hand on their rivals.

Pompey, of course, sit just one point above the bottom three, with five matches remaining to secure their Championship status.

Saturday’s goal-hero Conor Chaplin is sidelined due to his loan agreement which doesn’t allow him to face his parent club, while Connor Ogilvie remains absent as he serves his suspension.

Here’s how we think the Blues could line-up at Fratton this evening to face promotion-chasing Ipswich.

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Will be ready if called upon during the run-in.

13. SUB 1: Josef Bursik

Will be ready if called upon during the run-in. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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Has put in a brilliant case to keep his spot in the starting line-up so Mousinho will no doubt have a tough decision on his hands.

14. SUB 2: Madiodio Dia

Has put in a brilliant case to keep his spot in the starting line-up so Mousinho will no doubt have a tough decision on his hands. | Getty Images

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Came in to provide cover at left-back over the weekend, with both Ogilvie and Swanson out.

15. SUB 3: Ibane Bowat

Came in to provide cover at left-back over the weekend, with both Ogilvie and Swanson out. | Simon Davies/ProSportsImages

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With Adams still sidelined, Le Roux could be required this evening.

16. SUB 4: Luke Le Roux

With Adams still sidelined, Le Roux could be required this evening. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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