Pompey produced their most convincing display of the season to ease past Cheltenham at the weekend.
But they will likely face a sterner test when high-flying Bolton make the trip down to the south coast this evening (7.45pm kick-off).
The visitors sit fourth in the table and have won seven of their past eight games to move to within six points of the automatic promotion places.
And a 2-0 victory at 10-man Accrington six nights ago means they are heading off to Wembley for April’s Papa Johns Trophy final.
Perhaps the excitement generated by that was behind their slow start against Port Vale on home soil at the weekend.
They fell behind to Ellis Harrison’s strike, only for goals from Victor Adeboyejo and Josh Sheehan to ensure the points remained in the north-west.
Pompey visited Wanderers twice in the space of just four days last month – and suffered defeats in both the Papa Johns Trophy and the league.
But that was just before John Mousinho took charge and form has improved since, with 10 points collected from the last 12 available at Fratton Park.
And the Blues emerged 1-0 winners when the sides met on the south coast during the 2021/22 campaign, with John Marquis netting the only goal early in the second half.
TEAM NEWS
This evening’s game likely comes too soon for Tom Lowery (hamstring) and Reeco Hackett (back), while Jay Mingi (knee), Clark Robertson (hip) and Zak Swanson (groin) are building towards being available for selection again.
But Marlon Pack (knee) and Jayden Reid (knee) are now the only two players still in the treatment room.
Jón Daði Böðvarsson (ankle), George Johnston (ankle), George Thomason (knee) and MJ Williams (knee) are all missing for the visitors.
Bolton also have doubts over Cameron Jerome (back), but Victor Adeboyejo is expected to shake off a knock picked up at the weekend.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Read the thoughts of John Mousinho and Joe Morrell ahead of the game.
HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 36 wins
Bolton: 44 wins
23 draws
At Fratton Park
Pompey: 26 wins
Bolton: 9 wins
15 draws
TICKETS
Pompey fans can secure their seat online here or by visiting the Anson Road ticket office.
Subject to availability, they can also be bought from the ticket booth behind the Fratton End this evening.
Please note that half-season tickets are not valid for this rearranged fixture. All half-season ticket holders will need to purchase a match ticket.
Click here to read about what is happening around the ground this evening, including details on the bucket collection for the Jimmy Dickinson statue fund.
OFFICIALS
Referee: Stephen Martin
Assistants: Ian Cooper and Rob Smith
Fourth Official: Sam Purkiss
MATCH COVERAGE
Supporters at home and abroad can watch the contest live by purchasing an iFollow match pass and visiting the match centre.
Domestic iFollow subscribers can enjoy audio commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham as usual, but will need to purchase a match pass if they want to watch the game.
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 Wednesday.
Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either Express FM or BBC Radio Solent (not available online).
ALSO IN LEAGUE ONE
All games kick-off at 7.45pm
Derby v Cheltenham
Lincoln v MK Dons
Peterborough v Charlton
LAST FRATTON MEETING