John Mousinho’s side will also be desperate to retain their unbeaten start to the season and give the 1,400 members of the travelling Fratton faithful something to cheer on their midweek trip to the Abbey Stadium.
The latest on the injury front is that Marlon Pack, Tom Lowery and Anthony Scully remain out. However, Gavin Whyte is back in contention after missing Saturday’s 1-0 win against Carlisle through illness.
But what can supporters expect selection-wise ahead of the game against the U’s? Here’s how we think Pompey will line up tonight (kick-off 7.45pm).
2. Goalkeeper - Will Norris
Proved his worth yet again against Carlisle with a top-drawer save when he was a virtual spectator the majority of the game. The undisputed No1. Photo: Jason Brown
3. Right-back: Joe Rafferty
The former Preston man has featured in 11 of the Blues' 13 league games to date. That reliance on the Scouser should continue tonight, unless head coach John Mousinho fancies handing him a rest and turning to the patient Zak Swanson. Photo: Jason Brown
4. Centre-back 1: Regan Poole
Poole might have a rival now for the honour of being 'Pompey's best signing of the summer' in the form of central defensive partner Conor Shaughnessy. That's a credit to both players' importance to the team, so if Poole's fit, he plays. Photo: Jason Brown