Ross McCrorie and John Marquis to return - early Portsmouth team news ahead of Tranmere visit
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Both missed the midweek Carabao Cup win against Birmingham, with McCrorie serving a one-match ban following his dismissal against Shrewsbury.
Marquis was absent after his fiancée went into labour.
The duo face a battle to return to the starting line-up, though.
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Hide AdEllis Harrison (2) and Ben Close both scored in the 3-0 win over Brum after being named on the bench at New Meadow last Saturday.
James Bolton is a doubt for the visit of last season’s League Two play-off final winners, after twisting his ankle in the opening-day defeat at the hands of the Shrews.
Bryn Morris (groin) and Ryan Williams (quad) remain on the sidelines.
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