Portsmouth is set to face Sheffield Wednesday in their next EFL Championship match on Friday, looking to return to winning ways after a 2-0 loss to Cardiff City. The loss saw Portsmouth drop to the bottom of the league rankings, making them one of the early contenders for relegation. Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, were held to a goalless draw by Swansea City in their last Championship outing, which saw them rise to 17th on the league table. The match will be available to stream on Paramount+ and Fubo, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. local time at Fratton Park. Portsmouth will be without several key players due to injury, including Will Norris, Ibane Bowat, and Conor Shaughnessy. Jordan Archer is expected to make his first start in goal for Portsmouth, while Zak Swanson, Christian Saydee, and Kusini Yengi are also expected to be given starting roles. Sheffield Wednesday will be missing goalkeeper Ben Hamer and midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah due to injury, but Josh Windass and Ike Ugbo may be fit enough to start. The Owls have a psychological advantage, having been unbeaten in their last five league meetings against Portsmouth. Portsmouth's manager will be looking to change this streak, but it won't be an easy task. The team's injury problems have been mounting, with Roman Schmid, Jordan Williams, and Paddy Lane all picking up injuries in Tuesday's loss to Cardiff. The match is expected to be a closely contested one, with both teams looking to return to winning ways. Portsmouth's fans will be hoping for a better performance from their team, after the disappointing loss to Cardiff City. The team's defense will need to be solid, if they are to get a positive result against Sheffield Wednesday. The match will be a tough test for Portsmouth, but they will be looking to bounce back and get a much-needed win. Portsmouth's players will need to be at their best, if they are to get a result against a strong Sheffield Wednesday team. The team's midfield will need to be creative, if they are to break down Sheffield Wednesday's defense. The match is expected to be a thrilling one, with both teams looking to get a win and move up the league table.