Pompey welcome another of League Two's form teams to Fratton Park with Paul Cook warning his players they will need to be at their best.

Mansfield come south with an away record almost as good as the one that has helped carry Pompey to second place.

And the Blues will take on Adam Murray's men without Gary Roberts, likely to be aroun a fortnight with the ankle injury that has affected him for the past three weeks.

Cook told the Pompey website: 'They’re doing really well and are having a fantastic season. There will be sides in this league that get the label of ‘big club’, while others like Mansfield will be able to sail under the radar a bit.

'But you look at the squad that Adam has been able to put together and realise they’re a very strong side. It’s great to see young managers being given a chance and he’s done a terrific job there.

'We all know plenty about Craig Westcarr. He’s a smashing lad and a good player and we wish him well — although obviously not tomorrow! They’ve had great results all season and it’s going to be a really difficult game — we’ll have to be on it.

'If you disrespect your opposition for any reason then you’ll find yourself on the seat of your pants. But there’ll be another big crowd at Fratton Park and it’s a match that we’re looking forward to.'

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