There has been plenty of talk about Pompey’s forthcoming meetings with their fellow League One promotion chasers.
But nobody in the Fratton camp will be feeling complacent about this evening’s south coast contest with Burton (7.45pm kick-off).
That is because the Brewers also have plenty to play for as they battle to keep themselves out of the drop zone.
Martin Paterson’s men are currently just one place above the dreaded dotted line, although they do hold a five-point buffer over 21st-placed Cheltenham.
Albion are in their six successive season competing at this level after being relegated from the Championship in 2018.
They head to Fratton Park having lost three of their past four games and conceded two late goals in a 3-1 home defeat to Peterborough at the weekend.
A Colby Bishop penalty and Alex Robertson’s first senior goal secured a 2-0 win for Pompey when the sides met in Staffordshire back in November.
They also came out on top in last season’s Fratton meeting, courtesy of a late strike from Dane Scarlett.
TEAM NEWS
Callum Lang is a doubt after going off on Saturday with an ankle injury, but Jack Sparkes should be available, despite also having to be substituted in the same game.
Tino Anjorin (hamstring), Terry Devlin (shoulder), Josh Dockerill (knee), Tom McIntyre (ankle), Joe Morrell (knee), Connor Ogilvie (knee), Regan Poole (knee), Alex Robertson (hamstring) and Ben Stevenson (knee) are still sidelined.
Mason Bennett, Sam Hughes and Jasper Moon are fitness concerns for the visitors, but former Fratton loanee Steve Seddon could feature.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Read the thoughts of John Mousinho and Christian Saydee ahead of the game.
HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 7 wins
Burton: 3 wins
4 draws
At Fratton Park
Pompey: 2 wins
Burton: 1 win
4 draws
OFFICIALS
Referee: Adam Herczeg
Assistants: Daniel D’Urso and Stuart Kane
Fourth Official: Stephen Finch
TICKETS
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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 Paul Robinson as usual, but will need to purchase a match pass if they want to watch the game.
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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 Wednesday.
Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either Express FM or BBC Radio Solent (not available online).
ALSO IN LEAGUE ONE
Games kick-off at 7.45pm unless stated
Tonight
Carlisle v Barnsley
Derby v Reading
Fleetwood v Bristol Rovers
Leyton Orient v Port Vale
Lincoln v Cambridge
Northampton v Blackpool
Shrewsbury v Exeter
Wycombe v Wigan
Bolton v Oxford (8pm)
Wednesday
Peterborough v Stevenage (8pm)
LAST FRATTON MEETING
