Michael Jacobs makes his first League One start of the season in today’s contest with AFC Wimbledon at Fratton Park.
He replaces Miguel Azeez in one of two changes from the side that impressively won at Wycombe last weekend.
The other switch takes place between the sticks, with Gavin Bazunu returning from international duty and Alex Bass making way.
Ellis Harrison is a surprise inclusion among the substitutes, with the striker having recovered from an ankle injury.
Pompey: Bazunu; Romeo, Raggett, Ogilvie, Brown (c); Thompson, Williams; Harness, Jacobs, Curtis; Hirst
Subs: Bass, Freeman, Morrell, Azeez, Hackett, Gassan, Harrison