Pompey will be aiming to continue their fine run of form when they host Cambridge this evening (7.45pm kick-off).
John Mousinho’s men have bounced back from some disappointing results over the new year period and are now unbeaten in five matches – winning four of them.
Their next opponents are sitting 16th in the League One standings and looking to increase a four-point gap to the drop zone.
United were beaten on home soil by struggling Cheltenham at the weekend, but had not lost any of their previous quartet of fixtures.
Neil Harris is the man charged with keeping them away from danger, having replaced Mark Bonner back in December.
And fans will be keen to avoid a repeat of last season, when survival was only secured on the final day.
Cambridge beat Forest Green on home soil, but still needed to rely on both Morecambe and MK Dons dropping points to seal another campaign in the third tier.
It finished goalless when the sides met at Abbey Stadium back in October, but Pompey have an excellent record against their opponents on the south coast.
They won 4-1 in the most recent Fratton contest in August 2022, courtesy of goals from Colby Bishop, Ronan Curtis, Michael Jacobs and Connor Ogilvie.
TEAM NEWS
Zak Swanson has recovered from a groin injury, but tonight’s match comes too soon for the right-back.
Tino Anjorin (hamstring), Terry Devlin (shoulder), Josh Dockerill (knee), Tom McIntyre (ankle), Joe Morrell (knee), Regan Poole (knee), Alex Robertson (hamstring) and Ben Stevenson (knee) are all still out.
Gassan Ahadme (foot) and Brandon Haunstrup (ankle) will not be able to feature for Cambridge against their former club, but ex-Blues Adam May and Michael Morrison are available.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Read the thoughts of John Mousinho and Sean Raggett ahead of the game.
HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 16 wins
Cambridge: 3 wins
5 draws
At Fratton Park
Pompey: 9 wins
Cambridge: 1 win
1 draw
TICKETS
Secure your seat online here or from the Anson Road ticket office, with most of the available seats located in the Milton End.
Subject to availability, tickets can also be bought from the Fratton End booth this evening.
If you are coming to the game, click here to find out what is happening around the ground ahead of kick-off.
Please be aware that engineering works mean buses replace trains between Portsmouth and Southampton, so check before you travel.
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 also enjoy audio commentary from Andrew Moon and Lee Bradbury 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 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 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
Bolton v Wycombe
Burton v Carlisle
Charlton v Lincoln
Cheltenham v Blackpool
Exeter v Derby
Fleetwood v Reading
Leyton Orient v Northampton
Oxford v Wigan
Peterborough v Port Vale
Shrewsbury v Barnsley
Stevenage v Bristol Rovers
LAST FRATTON MEETING