BREAKING: Portsmouth match at Crewe called off

Pompey’s match at Crewe has this afternoon been called off.
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The referee made the decision following a 1.50pm inspection at Gresty Road, with the pitch declared waterlogged.

The official’s concern centred on the side of the pitch situated in front of the Main Stand, which is heavily sodden, while, worringly, rain continues to fall.

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Despite the ball bouncing and able to roll relatively freely, the deteriorating state of the pitch was enough for it to be called off.

It wasn't all smiles for Danny Cowley this afternoon, with the Gresty Road clash with Crewe called off. Picture: Joe PeplerIt wasn't all smiles for Danny Cowley this afternoon, with the Gresty Road clash with Crewe called off. Picture: Joe Pepler
It wasn't all smiles for Danny Cowley this afternoon, with the Gresty Road clash with Crewe called off. Picture: Joe Pepler

It’s disappointment for Danny Cowley, who had targeted the clash with the League One strugglers as an opportunity to register three successive wins.

Meanwhile, around 1,600 Pompey fans had made the trip to Gresty Road.

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