Painter, N'Gala, Ferry, Ertl, Wallace and Bird all start
Richie Barker has rung the changes for this afternoon’s match against Bristol Rovers.
The Blues boss has brought in six players for the Memorial Stadium clash.
Marcos Painter and Bondz N’Gala come into the defence, while skipper Johnny Ertl, Jed Wallace and Simon Ferry all return in midfield.
There is also a start for Ryan Bird alongside Patrick Agyemang up front.
Yassin Moutaouakil, Joe Devera, Thery Racon, Ricky Holmes and David Connolly all drop to the bench, while Dan Potts is not involved in the squad.
Pompey: Carson; Cooper, N’Gala, Bradley, Painter; Wallace, Ertl (c), Ferry, Barcham; Agyemang, Bird
Subs: Sullivan, Moutaouakil, Devera, Padovani, Racon, Holmes, Connolly