A busy week for Pompey comes to an end when they make the trip to Pride Park to take on Derby this evening (8pm kick-off). A four-match unbeaten run means that John Mousinho's side go into the game sitting outside the Championship's bottom three for the first time in almost three months. Their next opponents are currently four places – and the same number of points – better off in 17th position. The Rams have not won any of their past six fixtures, although did bring a three-match losing streak to an end with a goalless draw at Burnley in midweek. And their form is much better at Pride Park than on the road, with victories already secured against Middlesbrough (1-0), Bristol City (3-0), Cardiff (1-0) and QPR (2-0). The two sides are both looking to establish themselves back at this level after securing promotion from League One last term. While the Blues secured the title with two games to spare, while Paul Warne's men had to wait until the final day to start their celebrations. Both meetings that season finished all square, including a 1-1 stalemate at Pride Park, when Colby Bishop's last-gasp strike cancelled out a late James Collins penalty. TEAM NEWS Jacob Farrell (knee), Conor Shaughnessy (calf), Mark O'Mahony (hip), Jordan Williams (hamstring) and Kusini Yengi (knee) are all sidelined for Pompey. Ibane Bowat is set to miss the the rest of the season with a serious knee injury, while Regan Poole (hamstring) is a doubt after coming off at the break on Tuesday night. But Andre Dozzell and Callum Lang are both available again after both sitting out the Norwich game through suspension. Ryan Nyambe (knee) and David Ozoh (quad) and Josh Sargent (Norwich) are both out injured for the hosts. VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM Read the thoughts of John Mousinho and Tom McIntyre ahead of the big game. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 35 wins Derby: 42 wins 24 draws On the Road Pompey: 10 wins Derby: 28 wins 9 draws Last Away Meeting Derby 1 (Collins) Pompey 1 (Bishop) League One September 16 2023 TICKETS Pompey are no longer selling tickets for this fixture and they are not available to purchase at Derby on the day of the game. Click here to read guides to visiting Pride Park that has been produced by the home club. OFFICIALS Referee: Oliver Langford Assistants: Mark Stevens and Alex James Fourth Official: Dean Whitestone Langford last took charge of Pompey when they were beaten 2-0 at Cardiff back in October, booking two players from each side. MATCH COVERAGE Supporters in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football or via the Sky Sports+ app. The game is available for international broadcast, including on CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+ in the USA. It will only be available to stream on Pompey+ in unsold international markets. Click here for more information on the EFL's unsold territories. The pre-match show is live before the game for all Pompey+ subscribers and overseas fans with a video subscription/match pass. George Wedlake will be joined in the Fratton Park studio by Andy Awford and Danny Rose. Fans can get involved by sending messages and voicenotes to our Pompey+ WhatsApp channel* on +44 7457 413694 or via this link. Please note that live video coverage of half-time and post-match shows is only available for fans in regions where the game is being shown live on Pompey+. Audio commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham is available for Pompey+ subscribers or those who purchase an audio subscription/match pass. Click here for more details about using Pompey+, including the answers to some frequently asked questions. Locally-based fans who are not going to the game can listen as always via BBC Radio Solent or Express FM (not available online). *Please note that the WhatsApp service is only for sending messages to appear on the matchday show. The club will not be able to reply to any messages.
Derby County Starting Line Up:- Number1, J. Widell Zetterström Number3, C. Forsyth Number6, E. Cashin Number35, C. Nelson Number2, K. Wilson Number32, E. Adams Number8, B. Osborn Number17, K. Goudmijn Number18, M. Harness Number10, J. Yates Number11, N. Mendez-Laing (c), Captain Substitutes:- Number7, T. Barkhuizen Number27, C. Blackett-Taylor Number39, D. Brown Number9, J. Collins Number19, K. Jackson Number12, N. Phillips Number20, C. Elder Number16, L. Thompson Number31, J. Vickers
Pompey have both Callum Lang and Andre Dozzell back from suspension, replacing Paddy Lane and Owen Moxon in the starting line up. Tom Mcintyre replaces Regan Poole at centre half. Playing for Derby is ex-Pompey winger Marcus Harness, who is on loan from Ipswich Town.
Half time. 3-0 down. Poor half for us, have hardly been in the game. Do hope the second half is better, as far as we are concerned. Can see John Mousinho making a couple of changes for the second half.
Half Time Match Stats:- Overall Possession Derby County 47.1%Portsmouth 52.9% Shots Derby County 12Portsmouth 2 Shots on target Derby County 5Portsmouth 0 Total touches in the box Derby County 17Portsmouth 6 Goalkeeper saves Derby County 1Portsmouth 2 Fouls Derby County 4Portsmouth 1 Corners Derby County 5Portsmouth 2
Second half kicks off. Pompey have replaced Matt Ritchie and Terry Devlin with Christian Saydee and Zak Swanson.
