Pick of the stats: Portsmouth v Plymouth Argyle
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These two clubs have had differing fortunes as they prepare for the second Dockyard Derby of the season on Wednesday (19:45 GMT).
Portsmouth's win over Leeds at the weekend has taken them 10 points clear of the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Plymouth have dropped to the bottom of the Championship and are six points adrift of safety.
Portsmouth have failed to win any of their past eight league games against Plymouth Argyle (D5 L3), since a 3-0 victory at Fratton Park in September 2018.
Plymouth Argyle have won each of their past two league games against Portsmouth and will be looking to win three in succession for the first time since 1981.
Portsmouth have lost only one of their previous 22 midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) league games at Fratton Park (W15 D6), winning three of their five such games this season (D1 L1).
Plymouth have failed to win any of their past 20 away league games (D5 L15); it's the first time they've failed to win 20+ successive away league matches since November 1984 (24).
Ryan Hardie has scored four goals in his past four league appearances against Portsmouth for Plymouth, scoring a brace at Fratton Park in September 2021.