Television audiences will soon be getting used to watching Pompey in League One action on the box.
This evening’s contest at Charlton (8pm kick-off) is the first of three matches in seven weeks to have been selected for live broadcast.
Next months’ Fratton clash with Derby and a trip to Wycombe in early December have also been chosen to entertain armchair supporters.
But first up is a meeting with an Addicks outfit who are sitting 14th in the standings, with six fewer points than their visitors, having played two games more.
Ben Garner’s men have saved their best form for fixtures at The Valley and are yet to be beaten there this season.
They have won three and drawn three on home soil in the league, with a couple of cup successes thrown in for good measure.
Charlton had been on a seven-match winless run before their last match in London – a 4-2 victory over Exeter six days ago.
Pompey were unfortunate to be held to a 2-2 draw on their last visit to SE7, while the Addicks enjoyed a 2-1 win at Fratton Park back in January.
TEAM NEWS
Tom Lowery (hamstring) and Joe Rafferty (stomach) have both returned to training, but Louis Thompson (leg) is still missing.
The home side will be without the injured pair of Diallang Jaiyesimi (ankle) and Miles Leaburn (ankle).
Former Pompey players Craig MacGillivray and Jayden Stockley are likely to be involved in Charlton’s matchday squad.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Read the thoughts of Danny Cowley and Josh Koroma ahead of the game.
HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 46
Charlton: 38
28 draws
At Fratton Park
Pompey: 27 wins
Charlton: 18 wins
11 draws
OFFICIALS
Referee: John Busby
Assistants: Mark Russell and Andrew Aylott
Fourth Official: Sam Purkiss
TICKETS
Pompey have sold out their initial allocation of tickets, but a limited number will be sold at Charlton this evening. Click here for more details.
TRAVEL
Supporters travelling by train should note that engineering works mean a bus replacement service is in operation between Guildford and Havant.
A direct service has been laid on that departs London Waterloo at 11.05pm. It is 10-coach train, with the rear five coaches detaching at Eastleigh and calling at Fareham, Fratton, Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour.
MATCH COVERAGE
Supporters based in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event.
Domestic iFollow subscribers can listen to live commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham by signing into their account and visiting the match centre from around 7pm.
Overseas subscribers and match pass holders can watch all the action live, with accompanying commentary.
Click here for more information about using iFollow on a matchday and click here for information on downloading the app, so you can access content on your mobile device.
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 and our official YouTube channel, with highlights to follow on Tuesday.
Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either BBC Radio Solent or Express FM (not online).
BETTING
Pompey are the 31/20 favourites with VBET to secure all three points, while the hosts can be backed at 13/8.
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LEAGUE ONE RESULTS
Accrington 0-3 Derby
Bolton 0-0 Barnsley
Burton 1-1 Morecambe
Cambridge 0-2 Sheffield Wednesday
Cheltenham 1-4 Bristol Rovers
Exeter 2-4 Oxford
Fleetwood 0-1 Shrewsbury
Ipswich 0-1 Lincoln
MK Dons 1-4 Plymouth
Port Vale 2-2 Forest Green
Wycombe 3-1 Peterborough
MEMORABLE MEETING