Doyle and Griffiths start against Pompey

Doyle made his comeback from almost two months out during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Northampton, while Griffiths, who is need of a hernia operation, hasn’t played since the 3-2 home defeat to Morecambe.

Defender Curtley Williams also returns after dislocating his shoulder for a second time before Christmas, while there were starts for Ryan Hall, Matt Robinson, Shaun Whalley, Ricky Miller and Alex Wall.

Hatters: Craig King, Scott Griffiths, Mark Onyemah, Curtley Williams, Matt Robinson, Nathan Doyle, Ryan Hall, Isaac Galliford, Shaun Whalley, Alex Wall, Ricky Miller.

Subs: Craig Gooch, Luke Trotman, Geo Craig, James Justin, Charlie Smith.