Pompey do not have history on their side when they welcome Charlton to Fratton Park on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
Alain Perrin was the last Blues boss to oversee a victory over the Londoners on home soil and that was back in 2005.
Goals from Yakubu, Steve Stone, Diomansy Kamara and Lomana LuaLua sealed a 4-2 Premier League success in the Frenchman’s first game in charge.
Since then, however, the Addicks have racked up seven consecutive wins on Pompey’s patch – including a 3-1 New Year's Day triumph last term that led to Danny Cowley’s departure.
The hosts are unbeaten at the top of League One, however, and hold a 14-point advantage over their 11th-placed opponents.
Both sides endured cup disappointment last Sunday, with Charlton held to a home draw by eighth-tier Cray Valley Paper Mills.
They have certainly picked up in the league, however, since former Fratton boss Michael Appleton replaced Dean Holden as boss back in September.
He guided them to a 3-2 win at Wigan in their last league outing, with the prolific Alfie May bagging a brace.
TEAM NEWS
Tino Anjorin (hamstring), Josh Dockerill (knee), Tom Lowery (knee), Connor Ogilvie (ankle) and Anthony Scully (knee) are all sidelined.
Regan Poole (knee) is also a doubt, but Marlon Pack could feature again after returning from an ankle problem.
Chuks Aneke (hamstring), Panutche Camará (hamstring), Harry Isted (knee) and Terry Taylor (ankle) are all missing for the visitors.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Read the thoughts of John Mousinho and Alex Robertson ahead of the game.
HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 46 wins
Charlton: 40 wins
28 draws
At Fratton Park
Pompey: 27 wins
Charlton: 19 wins
11 draws
TICKETS
Seats in the home sections have sold out, but keep checking to see if more become available via the ticket exchange.
If you are heading to the game, then read our matchday guide to find out what is happening around the ground.
OFFICIALS
Referee: Sam Allison
Assistants: Richard Wild and Carl Fitch-Jackson
Fourth Official: Neil Hair
MATCH COVERAGE
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 2pm on Saturday.
Overseas subscribers and match pass holders can watch all the action live, with four-camera coverage and accompanying commentary.
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We will have key updates throughout the game on Twitter and a detailed blog via the match centre.
There will be post-match reaction on the website and our official YouTube channel, with highlights to follow on Sunday.
Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either BBC Radio Solent or Express FM (not available online).
ALSO IN LEAGUE ONE
Games kick-off at 3pm unless stated
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Bolton v Blackpool
Carlisle v Bristol Rovers
Cheltenham v Wigan
Derby v Barnsley
Fleetwood v Exeter
Leyton Orient v Oxford
Lincoln v Port Vale
Northampton v Burton
Shrewsbury v Reading
Wycombe v Stevenage
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