Pompey make the shortest trip of the season across the M27 on Sunday as they lock horns with fierce rivals Southampton.
John Mousinho’s men make the journey to St Marys for the first time since April 2012, with the two sides playing out a 2-2 draw.
But with the two south-coast sides appearing in the Championship this season, a league contest is on the cards for the first time in 13 years.
Mousinho’s troops go into the derby two points clear of their bitter rivals after the opening four games, which has seen Pompey pick up seven points.
We’ve taken a look at the early team and injury news from both camps ahead of this Sunday’s clash.
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5. South-coast derby memories
Chris Maguire netted a wonderful first-half strike during the April 2012 metting. | Getty Images
6. Joe Aribo - Doubt
The midfielder has fallen out of favour at St Marys and has been offered an exit from the Saints. Reports have linked Aribo with a move to Turkey before the close of their transfer window on September 12. The ex-Rangers man hasn’t been selected at all for Southampton in any competitions this season. | Getty Images
7. Marlon Pack - Out
Pack picked up a knee injury on the eve of the new season and later underwent surgery before Mousinho admitted the midfielder will be out for up to six weeks. The skipper appeared in a training video last week, sparking some excitement over a potential timely return to face Southampton. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
8. South-coast derby memories
David Norris scored a last-minute equaliser in Pompey's last trip to St Marys. | Getty Images