Despite making five changes to his side, Danny Cowley’s troops returned from Cardiff with a 3-0 win and a place in the second round of the EFL Cup in the bag.
The Blues are still waiting for their first victory in League One, so will the performances of those handed starts on Tuesday be enough to convince the manager to let them loose on the Robins?
The manager was, understandably, keeping his cards close to his chest when quizzed about the subject on Thursday.
But with six games to be played between now and the end of August, that squad depth will be utilised.
Here’s how we think Pompey will line up for tomorrow’s game at Whaddon Road.
The manager was, understandably, keeping his cards close to his chest when quizzed about the subject on Thursday.