eplmatches.com

Pompey are set to be without striker Jermain Defoe after he missed training on Friday with a cold, and Peter Crouch should start up front on his own.

Venue: Fratton Park Date: Saturday, 3 January Kick-off: 15:00 GMT.

The cup holders have also lost Glen Johnson, Richard Hughes, Younes Kaboul and Papa Bouba Diop through injury,

Bristol City boss Gary Johnson will chose from Dele Adebola, Nicky Maynard and Stern John in attack.

Defender Jamie McCombe could return after missing City’s last two games with pelvic and stomach problems.