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Stoke City boss Mark Robins is expecting an intense atmosphere as his side travel to Fratton Park to face Portsmouth on Saturday (12:30 BST).
Robins’ side started off the campaign strongly by winning their opening three games, but one win in their last six has seen them slip down to sixth place.
They take on a Pompey side who are as far from the play-off places as the bottom three. The hosts know that three points at home would steer them in the right direction.
Robins told BBC Radio Stoke: “Every time you go to Fratton Park the atmosphere is boisterous, it’s partisan, it’s high in number and it’s a demanding environment, they’ll appeal for everything for their team, our supporters do the…