Not long to go now, and it seems that after that penalty miss from Utaka, all the points will be going to the home side.

John Utaka has the chance to get a goal back for Rovers after Andrews is harshley judged for handball, however, Utaka hits his penalty high and wide.

Pompey pile the pressure on the Rovers defence from a free-kick, but the danger is eventually cleared after the ball bounced nervously around the box.

Hayden Mullins tries his luck from long range, but the shot goes over the bar, Pompey however, are certainly the better team at the moment.

Around 15 minutes to go, and it seems Blackburn are trying to close the game out, knowing the 3 points, in essence, will mean Premiership football next season.

Ryan Nelsen makes a fantastic block from Utaka, and at last, Pompey are beginning to get involved in the game.

Crouch lays the ball to Jermaine Pennant on the edge of the box, who's shot goes just wide of the post, a good effort from Pennant there.

With all 3 changes made from the away side, and with Rovers dominating and 2 goals to the good, its shaping up to be a very long journey home for the Pompey fans.

Samba has a header on goal, however the effort is wide of goal.

Glen Johnson blocks a Pedersen effort on goal, and what a time to be Utaka and Kanu, comming on just as your side go 2 goals down, its not looking good for Pompey.

Paul Hart has finally made a change, and its a double change as the Pompey manager looks to shake proceedings up by adding 2 attacking players to the fold.

Samba puts the ball into the back of the net after Diouf puts in a great cross, however the ref pulls up play after Pedersen clearly obstructs James in the move.

The ball bounces around the box with Samba causing problems, the ball falls to Stephen Warnock, who hits his shot wide from 12 yards out, a good chance for Rovers there.

Crouch as the lone striker didn't seen to work in the first half, and some Pompey fans may be surprised that Paul Hart didn't perhaps make a change at the break.

Hermann Hreidarsson elbows Benni McCarthy, and the Rovers striker is down, McCarthy seems to be fine as play continues.

Hermann Hreidarsson gets a header on goal after a diagional cross, however his effort is wide of the goal.

Both teams are still sticking to their direct style of football, Crouch and Samba being the main expected targets.

Rovers fans may have got their wish as it is more of the same, bar the goal, both keepers have been more spectators than participants.

The fans will be hoping that the goal shakes things up, though you can be sure the Rovers fans wouldn't mind more of the same if it meant 3 points at the whistle.

Warnock puts in a great ball into the box, Diouf cant quite reach the ball, and the cross goes out to saftey.

The atmosphere is certainly matching the overcast weather conditions, neither side has still yet really to produce much of note.

Blackburn will be favourites to pick up maximum points today as Pompey have only won on their travel's twice this season.

A win should be enough for both sides to remain in the Premiership next season, though with the style of play at the moment, maybe both sides feel that a point can be enough.

Samba fouls Campbell and a free-kick is awarded, a few niggly free-kicks have already been awarded in the opening 15 minutes, both teams are playing very cautiously however, and its not been a great game so far.

Make shift striker Chris Samba takes a shot on goal, Campbell however gets in a block and the danger is cleared.

Both teams are certainly up for this game, and playing very direct football, however, neither keeper has yet to be tested.

Only a few minutes in, and we've already seen balls hit high and long to Samba and Crouch, at this rate there may be a few sore necks in the Rovers crowd come full time.