Pompey find new pre-season opponents

Pompey have moved swiftly to find pre-season opposition following the cancellation of their trip to Cardiff.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Jun 2017, 16:30 BST
Updated 20th Jun 2017, 15:53 BST
Christian Burgess scores in the victory over Crawley in March Picture: Joe PeplerChristian Burgess scores in the victory over Crawley in March Picture: Joe Pepler
Christian Burgess scores in the victory over Crawley in March Picture: Joe Pepler

Now Kenny Jackett’s men will travel to Crawley on Saturday, July 29 (3pm) for a friendly.

Earlier today, Cardiff pulled the plug on facing the Blues after the clubs were drawn together in the Carabao Cup.

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That outcome meant the teams were scheduled to meet around 10 days after their long-arranged friendly, prompting the hosts to act.

Having been left without a fixture on that final weekend of the pre-season, League Two side Crawley have now stepped in.

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