League One action finally returns to Fratton Park this evening, as Burton head to the south coast (7.45pm kick-off).
It has been four weeks since the ground last played host to a non-Leasing.com Trophy fixture and more than a fortnight since the Blues were in action at Blackpool.
Kenny Jackett’s side have been left with as many as three games in hand over other sides in the division.
And they will be keen to start adding to the five points that have been accrued from their five fixtures to date.
Tonight’s opponents are currently sitting in 11th position and drew 0-0 with table-topping Coventry at the weekend.
The Brewers are currently on a six-match unbeaten run in all competitions and have yet to be beaten on the road.
Like Pompey, Nigel Clough’s men also have a Carabao Cup third round tie against Premier League opposition to look forward to.
Victories over Port Vale and Morecambe have set up next Tuesday’s clash with Bournemouth at the Pirelli Stadium, with last season’s run to the semi-finals still fresh in the memory.
It finished 2-2 when the sides met at Fratton Park 11 months ago, while a stoppage-time strike from Matt Clarke secured a dramatic 2-1 win for the Blues at Burton.
TEAM NEWS
Pompey are without Lee Brown (Achilles), Marcus Harness (thigh), Bryn Morris (groin) and Jack Whatmough (knee).
But Gareth Evans is available again after missing Saturday’s game against Norwich U21s with a dead leg.
The visitors have doubts over Liam Boyce (hamstring) and Scott Fraser (dead leg) – who were both withdrawn on Saturday – and Jake Buxton (ribs).
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HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 2 wins
Burton: 1 win
3 draws
At Fratton Park
Pompey: 0 wins
Burton: 0 wins
3 draws
TICKETS
Pompey fans can secure their seat online here or from the Anson Road ticket office.
From 5.30pm this evening, they can also be bought from the ticket office in Frogmore Road.
OFFICIALS
Referee: Craig Hicks
Assistants: Paul Yates and Justin Amey
Fourth Official: Daniel Leach
MATCH COVERAGE
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Overseas subscribers and match pass holders can also watch the action, with commentary starting from around 10 minutes before kick-off.
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We will have updates throughout the game on Twitter and the match centre. You can also see behind-the-scenes content on our Instagram story.
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 by tuning in to either Express FM or BBC Radio Solent.
BETTING
Pompey are the 10/11 favourites with Sky Bet to secure all three points, while the visitors can be backed at 11/4.
Click here to read our full betting guide and visit www.skybet.com/pompey to earn money for the club when you place a bet. Please gamble responsibly.
Please note that in-stadium betting is no longer available at Fratton Park.
ALSO IN LEAGUE ONE
Games kicks-off at 7.45pm unless stated
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Coventry v AFC Wimbledon
Doncaster v Blackpool
MK Dons v Ipswich
Rochdale v Lincoln
Shrewsbury v Southend
Sunderland v Rotherham
Tranmere v Peterborough
Wycombe v Accrington
Bolton v Oxford (8pm)
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