Pompey can take another step closer to securing League One promotion when they host Shrewsbury on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
With Derby not in action again until Wednesday, John Mousinho’s men know that victory would increase their lead at the top of the table to eight points.
Their next opponents will be keen to spoil the party, however, and still have plenty to play for themselves.
The Shrews sit 17th in the standings and are seven points clear of the drop zone with five games left to play.
Paul Hurst is the men tasked with preserving their third tier status for a 10th successive campaign, having almost led them into the Championship during a previous spell in charge.
He returned to the club back in January following the dismissal of former Pompey promotion hero Matt Taylor.
The Shropshire side have struggled for consistency, but do head to the south coast on a three-match unbeaten run, with victory over Carlisle followed by draws with Oxford and Bristol Rovers over Easter.
Pompey eased to a 3-0 victory when the sides met before Christmas, courtesy of Abu Kamara’s brace and a Marlon Pack finish.
Last season’s Fratton contest ended all square, as Zak Swanson quickly cancelled out Elliott Bennett’s opener.
TEAM NEWS
Callum Lang (ankle) and Tom Lowery (hamstring) are closing in on a return, but Saturday’s game comes too soon for the pair.
Terry Devlin (shoulder), Josh Dockerill (knee), Tom McIntyre (ankle), Joe Morrell (knee), Regan Poole (knee), Anthony Scully (ankle) and Alex Robertson (hamstring) are all still out.
George Nurse (knee) and Aaron Pierre (groin) are both missing for the visitors, while Jack Price is a doubt with muscle soreness.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Read the thoughts of John Mousinho and Tino Anjorin ahead of the game.
HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 18 wins
Shrewsbury: 10 wins
6 draws
At Fratton Park
Pompey: 12 wins
Shrewsbury: 2 wins
3 draws
OFFICIALS
Referee: Charles Breakspear
Assistants: Alan Clayton and Andy Bennett
Fourth Official: Daniel Flynn
TICKETS
Seats have sold out, but the ticket exchange remains open until 10am on Saturday, so keep checking to see if any seats become available.
If you are coming to the game, click here to find out what is happening around the ground ahead of kick-off.
MATCH COVERAGE
Domestic iFollow subscribers can listen to live commentary from Tom Murray 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, replays 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
All games kick-off at 3pm
Blackpool v Cambridge
Bristol Rovers v Bolton
Burton v Oxford
Charlton v Barnsley
Exeter v Stevenage
Leyton Orient v Cheltenham
Northampton v Carlisle
Reading v Lincoln
Wigan v Port Vale
LAST MEETING
