Huge Portsmouth favourite walking on disciplinary tightrope as suspension looms ahead of Stoke City

Portsmouth midfielder Ebou Adams faces an impending one-match suspension after receiving his fourth yellow card of the season during a 3-1 midweek victory against Swansea City. Under EFL disciplinary regulations, any player who receives five bookings prior to and including game-week 19 must serve a one-game ban. The 30-year-old must now navigate the club's next five fixtures without being booked to avoid disciplinary action.

Adams will need to remain cautious starting with Saturday's Championship clash against fourth-placed Stoke City at Fratton Park. Manager John Mousinho could recall Marlon Pack to the starting lineup after resting the midfielder in midweek, which may impact Adams' playing time. Portsmouth currently possess one of the Championship's cleanest records with only 21 bookings accumulated this campaign.