Whoever takes charge of Burnley this weekend will have to do so without a whole host of names.
The Clarets continue to be beset by injury problems, with as many as 15 players missing last week’s trip to Lincoln City.
The 4-1 defeat at Sincil Bank proved to be the end of Nicky Hayen’s 106-day tenure.
On a positive note, Anel Ahmedhodzic comes back into contention after serving his concussion protocol, but there are a number of other fitness doubts and long-term absences.
Both sides have some injury concerns to contend with heading into Saturday’s encounter, so here's an early look at the team news for both outfits:
21. Mark Kosznovszky (Portsmouth) - out
The midfielder has been sidelined with a torn ACL and MCL in his knee since December 2025. | Getty Images
22. Connor Ogilvie (Portsmouth) - out
The left-back has suffered a couple of setbacks in his return from a double knee surgery six months ago. | Getty Images
23. John Swift (Portsmouth) - out
The midfielder is facing 4-6 weeks out with a non-contact knee injury sustained during training in mid-October. | Getty Images