This Week's Opposition: Norwich City

Jake Smith provides the lowdown on The Canaries ahead of Pompey's Good Friday meeting with them at Carrow Road.

Following the final international break of the season, it’s time for the Championship run-in!

7 games remain and first up for Portsmouth, a trip to Carrow Road to take on Norwich City…

MANAGER

The Canaries are now led by Belgian boss Philippe Clement, who replaced Liam Manning back in November.

The 52-year-old has taken Norwich from relegation candidates to outside Play-Off contenders, currently boasting a 59.3% win rate from just 27 games in charge.

ONE TO WATCH

On this occasion, our ‘One To Watch’ is Danish midfielder Pelle Mattsson.

The 24-year-old was linked to a move to Fratton Park in the summer but joined the East Anglian side instead, with the Blues reportedly priced out of the transfer.

He wears the number 7 shirt and has been praised by Norwich fans this term for his influence in the side’s turnaround of form.

TOP SCORER

Currently leading the way in front of goal for The Canaries is Jovon Makama.

Makama, aged 22, has netted 10 goals in the league so far this campaign - He is, however, currently out nursing a broken bone in his foot.

CURRENT FORM

Norwich are now sat 10th in the Championship on 54 points, just 9 points behind the Play-Off positions.

They’ve won 5 of their last 7 fixtures and last time out picked up a 1-0 victory away at Charlton Athletic.

The reverse of this game back at Fratton Park earlier on the campaign saw Norwich victorious by 2 goals to 1 - Adrian Segecic on the scoresheet for Portsmouth with Harry Darling and Josh Sargent, who is no longer with the club, notching their goals.

Can John Mousinho’s side start the run-in with a victory, or will there be more misery for the Blues?

Join Jake Smith, Kirsty Roxanne, James Wilson and Henry Deacon LIVE from Carrow Road for full build-up from 2pm on Good Friday (April 3rd)!

Kick-off: 3pm!