Portsmouth vs Exeter City preview - Pompey waiting on Tubbs

Portsmouth will hand Matt Tubbs a late fitness test ahead of Exeter's visit to Fratton Park.

Tubbs suffered an ankle knock during the latter stages of Tuesday night's goalless draw at Dagenham but boss Andy Awford is hopeful he will be fit.

Fellow striker Paul McCallum is still suspended but defender Ben Chorley is back in training after an ankle injury and could be added to the squad.

Midfielder Wes Fogden is stepping up his recovery from a long-term knee injury and is poised to play for the reserves next week.

Exeter will once again assess the fitness of David Noble ahead of the trip.

The midfielder has missed the last three games with a hamstring injury and the Grecians will be keen to have the former Bristol City man back in their ranks as they look to build on back-to-back draws.

David Wheeler could be primed for a start having stepped off the bench to score the late equaliser against Cambridge on Tuesday evening while Christian Ribiero will also hope to be given the nod from the start.

The Grecians are three points off the play-off spots in League Two.