That could see the head coach name an entirely different starting XI from the side he named for the 1-0 league defeat at Wigan 10 days ago, with Pompey keen to get match minutes into the legs of their fringe players.
Cowley also wants to give youth a chance, with six or seven of the Blues’ academy youngsters likely to travel to Plough Lane for tonight’s fixture (7.45pm kick-off).
But what can we expect from Pompey tonight in terms of a starting XI?
Well, here’s how we think they could line-up in maybe a 3-5-2 formation….
But what can we expect from Pompey tonight in terms of a starting XI?
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