John Mousinho has explained his reasoning behind the surprise defensive changes at Preston - and is adamant Connor Ogilvie can now remain at centre-half.

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston North End) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt saved. Will Keane (Preston North End) right footed shot from very close range is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Porteous.

Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho has fired a firm relegation warning to his players, ahead of Saturday’s trip to Preston North End.

Portsmouth make the trip to Preston North End on Saturday (15:00 GMT) as they look to climb further away from the threat of relegation. Pompey claimed a huge win over Leeds United on the weekend, but then lost out to bottom side Plymouth Argyle in the midweek.

Follow live coverage as Preston North End face Portsmouth in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Cohen Bramall has revealed there were some hard words spoken in the Pompey dressing room at full-time against Preston.

It was Pompey who came out on top in the reverse fixture at Fratton Park The sun was out in Lancashire ahead of Preston North End’s home match against Portsmouth. Paul Heckingbottom’s side headed into the game looking to get back to winning ways in the league,