

Unlike their hosts, Port Vale have found wins hard to come by in recent times, having won just two of their last 13 league matches. Pompey also have the opportunity to complete a league double over Port Vale after beating Saturday's opponents 1-0 when the two sides met in August. With nine matches to play, Pompey's hopes of reaching the playoffs may be slim, but with Bolton not in action this weekend, they have the chance to reduce the gap to four points. John Mousinho's side head into the weekend in ninth position in the League One table, with seven points separating them from sixth-placed Bolton Wanderers, who have played a game more.

After sweeping aside Accrington via a 3-1 scoreline, Pompey recorded a 2-0 win against Bristol Rovers last weekend thanks to a Colby Bishop brace.
