Portsmouth v Fleetwood: team news, key stats, match odds and form guides ahead of Fratton Park fixture

The Blues dropped to sixth in the table following Saturday’s 2-0 loss at Peterborough.

And with the Cod Army only behind Kenny Jackett’s side on goal difference, the winner tonight could find themselves as high as second in the standings.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of tonight’s 7.45pm kick-off...

Pompey team news

Ben Close is unlikely to feature for Pompey against Fleetwood tonight.

However, Ellis Harrison is available for selection after his partner gave birth at the weekend.

Close picked up an ankle injury during the Blues’ 2-0 loss at Peterborough on Saturday and was replaced by Anndy Cannon 55 minutes into the match.

And manager Jackett believes he’ll not be available for the visit of Joey Barton’s seventh-place side to Fratton Park.

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When asked about injuries during his pre-match press conference on Monday, the manager said: ‘The only one (injury) we have from Saturday is Ben Close, whose struggling with an ankle injury and I don’t think will be fit for Fleetwood.

‘Ellis trained and is back and available after quite a busy weekend.’

Christian Burgess serves the last match of his two-match ban.

Fleetwood team news

Ched Evans will be looking to make his first start after returning from a three-match suspension.

The striker has been a substitute for the Cod Army’s past two games following his red card against Wycombe last month.

But after Joey Barton’s side fired a blank against Blackpool last time out he may opt to freshen up his attack.

Match odds (Ladbrokes)

Pompey: 11/10

1-0 5/1, 2-0 8/1, 2-1 15/2, 3-0 18/1 3-1 16/1, 3-2 33/1

Fleetwood: 13/5

1-0 8/1, 2-0 16/1, 2-1 11/1, 3-0 45/1, 3-1 33/1, 3-2 40/1

Draw: 11/5

0-0 7/1, 1-1 24/5, 2-2 14/1, 3-3 70/1

Referee

Darren Drysdale (Lincolnshire)

Head to head

Pompey

P49 W29 D9 L11

Top scorer: John Marquis (14)

Most assists: Ronan Curtis (12)

Most appearances: John Marquis (45)

Fleetwood

P43 W20 D13 L10

Top scorer: Paddy Madden (19)

Most assists: Lewie Coyle (6)

Most appearances: Danny Andrew and Paddy Madden (both 42)

Form guide

Pompey

L 2-0 (A) Peterborough League One

L 2-0 (H) Arsenal FA Cup

W 3-1 (H) MK Dons League One

L 1-0 Fleetwood League One

W 3-2 (H) Exeter EFL Trophy

Fleetwood

D 0-0 (H) Blackpool League One

W 1-0 (A) Ipswich League One

D 1-1 (A) Sunderland League One

W 1-0 (H) Pompey League One

W 2-1 (H) Fleetwood League One

Other fixtures (7.45pm kick-offs unless stated)

Blackpool v Tranmere Rovers, Bristol Rovers v Sunderland, Burton Albion v Bolton Wanderers.