Once Santa has been, the presents opened and the turkey devoured, what is there left to look forward to about Christmas?
Why, all the festive football of course – and it continues on Boxing Day when Pompey visit Bristol Rovers (3pm kick-off).
John Mousinho’s men will be looking to maintain their unbeaten record on the road in League One matches this season.
It is an impressive statistic that has helped them to the top of the table, while their next opponents sit in 13th position – already 12 points adrift of the play-offs.
That is three places higher than the Pirates were situated when Joey Barton was sacked as manager back in October.
It took more than a month before Matt Taylor (the other one) was appointed as his replacement in the Memorial Stadium hot-seat.
And just 10 days ago, he guided the side to an excellent 2-1 victory at high-flying Bolton, with former Fratton striker John Marquis among the scorers.
He netted again at Blackpool on Saturday, but it was not enough to prevent the Gas from slipping to a 3-1 defeat.
Kusini Yengi came off the bench to head home a debut goal when the sides drew 1-1 at Fratton Park on the opening day of the season.
But a Colby Bishop brace ensured it was the Blues who emerged 2-0 victors in last term’s clash in Bristol.
TEAM NEWS
Pompey are still missing Tino Anjorin (hamstring), Josh Dockerill (knee), Connor Ogilvie (ankle) and Regan Poole (knee).
The visitors also still have doubts over the fitness of midfielder Tom Lowery (calf) and right-back Zak Swanson (groin).
George Friend and Jordan Rossiter are both sidelined for the hosts, who also have doubts over the fitness of Jack Hunt and Luke McCormick.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Read the thoughts of John Mousinho and Gavin Whyte ahead of the game.
HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 26 wins
Bristol Rovers: 12 wins
11 draws
On the road
Pompey: 9 wins
Bristol Rovers: 10 wins
6 draws
TICKETS
Pompey have sold their full allocation for this game, so please do not travel if you do not have a ticket.
OFFICIALS
Referee: Scott Tallis
Assistants: Ollie Williams and Darren Wilding
Fourth Official: Gary Parsons
MATCH COVERAGE
Supporters at home and abroad can watch the contest live by purchasing an iFollow match pass and visiting the match centre.
Domestic iFollow subscribers can also enjoy audio commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham as usual, but will need to purchase a match pass if they want to watch the game.
Click here for more information about using iFollow on a matchday and click here for information on downloading the app, so you can access content on your mobile device.
We will have key updates throughout the game on Twitter and a detailed blog via the match centre.
There will be post-match reaction on the website and our official YouTube channel, with highlights to follow on Wednesday.
Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either Express FM or BBC Radio Solent (not available online).
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Games kick-off at 3pm unless stated
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Lincoln v Bolton
Oxford v Cambridge
Peterborough v Reading
Port Vale v Barnsley
Stevenage v Northampton
Wigan v Derby
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