The group stage of the Checkatrade Trophy continues tonight as Pompey host Crawley in the second round of fixtures.
Kenny Jackett’s side drew 3-3 with Fulham U21s last month, but missed out on a bonus point in the resulting penalty shoot-out.
This evening’s opponents, meanwhile, have yet to get off the mark after being beaten at home by Charlton.
Red Devils fans might have other things on their mind, however, with their side struggling in 20th position in League Two.
They have won just three games so far this season, although that included matches on the road at Swindon and Barnet.
Harry Kewell’s men were beaten 1-0 by Carlisle at Broadfield Stadium on Saturday in a bad-tempered contest that saw three players dismissed.
Tonight sees just the seventh competitive meeting between the sides, although Pompey came out on top in a pre-season encounter back in July.
The Blues won both fourth tier encounters last term, with a 2-0 triumph in Sussex sparking an incredible run of form that secured the title.
TEAM NEWS
Pompey have a host of injury worries, with Christian Burgess (calf), Milan Lalkovic (Achilles), Damien McCrory (knee), Brett Pitman (nose), Nathan Thompson (head) and Jack Whatmough (knee) all sidelined.
But Conor Chaplin is available after recovering from the hamstring injury that has kept him out for the past couple of games.
Thomas Verheydt (knee) is missing for the visitors, but Josh Yorwerth can feature as his suspension does not include Checkatrade Trophy matches.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Read what Kenny Jackett and Adam May have to say about the game or register for a free iFollow account to watch the below videos.
HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 4 Wins
Crawley: 1 Win
1 Draw
At Fratton Park
Pompey: 2 Wins
Crawley 1 Win
0 Draws
TICKETS
Supporters can secure their seat online here or by visiting the Frogmore Road ticket office. Click here for a list of prices.
The ticket office will be open for sales tonight, while fans will also be able to buy tickets underneath the South Stand.
Please note that only the South Stand Upper and Family Section are open tonight, and seating is unreserved.
MATCH COVERAGE
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There will be post-match reaction on the website, iFollow and our official YouTube channel, with highlights to follow on Wednesday.
Local listeners can hear commentary on Express FM or BBC Radio Solent, while The News will also have extensive coverage.
BETTING
Pompey are 1/2 favourites with Sky Bet to secure all three points, while the visitors can be backed at 11/2.
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AFC Wimbledon v Tottenham U21
Blackburn v Bury
Cambridge v Southampton U21
Carlisle v Leicester U21
Cheltenham v Forest Green
Colchester v Gillingham
Crewe v Oldham
Doncaster v Sunderland U21
Fleetwood v Morecambe
Luton v Barnet
MK Dons v Stevenage
Oxford v Brighton U21
Peterborough v Northampton
Plymouth v Exeter
Port Vale v Newcastle U21
Rochdale v Stoke U21
Rotherham v Chesterfield
Scunthorpe v Grimsby
Shrewsbury v West Brom U21
Southend v Reading U21
Walsall v Coventry
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