Joe Hancott is handed a Pompey debut against Fulham U21s in tonight's Checkatrade Trophy match.
The 16-year-old academy defender comes in at left-back for the group stage fixture at Fratton Park.
Jamal Lowe also starts, as his suspension does not cover games in this competition.
Pompey: Bass; Evans (c), Davies, Whatmough, Hancott; Baker, May, Close; Lowe, Main, Naismith
Subs: McGee, Talbot, Burgess, Haunstrup, Bennett, Chaplin, Kabamba