Portsmouth v Cheltenham preview

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Portsmouth will be without captain Paul Robinson when they host Cheltenham.

The former Millwall centre-half had to go off against Luton on Saturday after suffering a suspected fractured cheekbone and was replaced by Adam Webster.

Fellow defender Ben Chorley could be added to the squad having missed out at the weekend despite being available after suspension.

Wing-back Josh Passley hopes to return after failing a late fitness test on a tight hamstring prior to Pompey’s 2-0 victory over the Hatters.

Cheltenham have no fresh injury worries as they look to move away from the drop zone.

A 1-1 draw at Newport last Friday night left the Robins two points clear of the League Two relegation zone and they are likely to keep the faith with Will Packwood after an impressive Town debut while right-back Durrell Berry caught the eye having been recalled.

Another goal for Wes Burns means the Bristol City loanee will keep his place in what could be an unchanged starting line-up.

Trevor Carson will line up in goal against his former side.

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Portsmouth v Cheltenham preview

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Ryan Taylor could return to the Portsmouth squad for the visit of Cheltenham.

Taylor has sat out the last three matches with a groin injury but is back in training and will be assessed ahead of the clash.

Fellow forward Michael Drennan and full-back Daniel Alfei are back after missing Monday’s goalless draw at Chesterfield because they were on international duty with the Republic of Ireland Under-21s and Wales Under-21s respectively.

But defender Danny East (ankle) and midfielder Simon Ferry (back) are still struggling with injuries and will not be available.

Byron Harrison will hope to earn a recall when Cheltenham travel to Portsmouth.

Harrison climbed off the bench to net his 12th goal of the season against Bury last weekend having been dropped by manager Mark Yates after their fiery discussion in the aftermath of last Tuesday’s 4-1 thrashing by Chesterfield.

Yates recalled the experienced Jamie Cureton to the side in place of Harrison and has a decision to make ahead of the Fratton Park trip.

Defender Troy Brown is one player who looks set to keep his place having recovered from an ankle injury to return to the starting line-up against the Shakers.