Portsmouth v Rochdale: team news, match odds, key stats and form guides ahead of Fratton Park clash

A win for the Blues will see them move up to third in the League One table. Here’s all the key information you need to know ahead of the game…

Pompey team news

Kenny Jackett may tweak his starting line-up to face the Dale.

The boss made five changes for Tuesday’s 3-1 victory over MK Dons, with the likes of Steve Seddon and Cameron McGeehan rested.

Jackett could opt to rotate his side again ahead of the money-spinning FA Cup tie against Arsenal.

Ellis Harrison is set to undergo a late fitness test, although he’s expected to be involved in the match-day squad.

The striker is the only injury doubt, while Bryn Morris continues his rehabilitation for a long-term abdomen problem.

Likely line-up

Alex Bass, Ross McCrorie, Christian Burgess, Sean Raggett, Lee Brown, Tom Naylor, Cameron McGeehan, Ryan Williams, Andy Cannon, Ronan Curtis, John Marquis. Subs: Craig MacGillivray, Jack Whatmough, Steve Seddon, Ben Close, Marcus Harness, Oli Hawkins, Ellis Harrison.

Rochdale team news

Aaron Wilbraham is pushing for a start at Fratton Park.

The veteran striker came off the bench to score in Rochdale's 2-1 loss against high-flying Coventry City last weekend.

Highly-rated midfielder Callum Camps also made his comeback from a groin injury in the Sky Blues reverse, while one-time Pompey target Jimmy Ryan is set to start.

However, Ollie Rathbone – who was linked with the Blues in January – has missed Rochdale’s past two games with a knee complaint.

Likely line-up: Roberto Sanchez, Luke Matheson, Eoghan O’Connell, Paul McShane, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Stephen Dooley, Jimmy Ryan, Matty Lund, Kwadwo Baah, Callum Camps, Ian Henderson. Subs: Jay Lynch, Jim McNulty, Jordan Williams, Jimmy Keohane, Tyler Smith, Matt Done, Aaron Wilbraham.

Match odds (Ladbrokes)

Pompey: 4/9

1-0 11/2, 2-0 11/2, 2-1 7/1, 3-0 8/1 3-1 10/1, 3-2 25-1

Rochdale: 13/2

1-0 18/1, 2-0 45-1, 2-1 20/1, 3-0 125-1, 3-1 65-1, 3-2 60/1

Draw: 10/3

0-0 11/1, 1-1 7/1, 2-2 16/1, 3-3 70/1

Head to head

Pompey

P46 W28 D9 L9

Top scorer: John Marquis (14)

Most assists: Ronan Curtis (12)

Most appearances: John Marquis (42)

Rochdale

P44 W14 D11 L19

Top scorer: Ian Henderson (14)

Most assists: Callum Camps (5)

Most appearances: Ian Henderson, Callum Camps and Jimmy Keohane (35)

Form guide

Pompey

W 3-1 (H) MK Dons League One

L 1-0 Fleetwood League One

W 3-2 (H) Exeter EFL Trophy

W 2-0 (H) Shrewsbury League One

L 1-0 (A) Coventry League One

Rochdale

L 2-1(H) Coventry League One

L 3-0 (A) Sunderland League One

D 1-1 (A) Doncaster League One

W 1-0 (H) Shrewsbury League One

L 2-1 (A) MK Dons League One

Other League One fixtures (Saturday, 3pm kick-offs unless stated)

Blackpool v Ipswich Town, Bolton v Accrington, Bristol Rovers v Shrewsbury, Burton Albion v Peterborough United, Doncaster Rovers v Wycombe, Gillingham v AFC Wimbledon, Oxford United v Southend United, Rotherham United v MK Dons, Tranmere Rovers v Fleetwood.

Sunday

Coventry City v Sunderland (midday)