The gap to the top six is now a sizeable 11 points, with a win really needed to give some hope and optimism to the Fratton faithful.

Of course, the game is being played out against the backdrop of deadline day with Pompey set to announce new striker Aiden O’Brien’s arrival from Sunderland.

We’ll be building up to the 7.45pm kick-off with all the transfer chat, team news and reaction.

Then it’s live commentary as Pompey look to find the cutting edge they’ve been so short of amid their recent struggles.

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