Against the backdrop of Pompey's off-field financial problems, Hassan Yebda's goal clinched a 1-0 victory over Wolves at Molineux, ending a run of seven straight Premier League defeats since the start of the season.
Ross McCormack has made a good start to life at Cardiff and could win a place among the forwards, while Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo has netted eight goals in seven matches but has landed an untimely suspension.