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Danny Cowley's Pompey take on Bristol City. Picture: Paul CollinsDanny Cowley's Pompey take on Bristol City. Picture: Paul Collins
Danny Cowley's Pompey take on Bristol City. Picture: Paul Collins
Pompey continue their pre-season preparations as they face Bristol City this afternoon (2pm).

The Blues face the Championship outfit at their Robins High Performance Centre.

It’ll be a tough test for Danny Cowley’s side, but one they’ll relish ahead of a renewed League One promotion push.

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The Pompey head coach is expected to again field a number of triallists as he continues his summer overhaul.

Norwich striker Gassan Ahadme – who netted a hat-trick against the Hawks – is one set to be involved.

The likes of ex-Doncaster midfielder Madger Gomes and former Swindon defender Akin Odemayo could also be involved.

However, Jake Hesketh – previously of Southampton – has been let go by Cowley.

We’ll be bringing you all the live updates of the clash throughout the afternoon.

Simply scroll down to get the latest...

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Key Events

  • Blues take on Championship outfit in pre-season friendly
  • Triallists set to feature - including Norwich’s Ahadme
  • Gassan Ahadme puts Blues in front on seven minutes
  • Coventry’s Brandon Mason on for injured Lee Brown
  • Adadme doubles Pompey’s lead in second-half stoppage-time
  • Andreas Weimann reduces Pompey’s advantage in 57th minute
  • Kasey Palmer equalises for City
  • Chris Martin puts Robins ahead on 78th minute
  • Marlee Francois gets Pompey back level

No Jacobs or Bazunu

Both are present at Bristol City but not involved.

Confirmation of Pompey’s team

Gassan Ahadme starts for Pompey

He’s down as a triallist but we know who he is!

Pompey’s starting XI: Bass, Freeman, Robertson, Raggett, Brown, Williams, Tunnicliffe, Harness, Curtis, Marquis, Triallist (Ahadme)

No triallists spotted so far

13 players so far are out to warm-up so far - but no triallists spotted.

However, we’ve not seen Ellis Harrison ,Paul Downing or Callum Johnson yet.

Here’s how Bristol City start

We’re still awaiting Pompey’s line-up

Jacobs out to warm-up

Michael Jacobs continues his comeback from injury and is out to warm-up with the rest of the squad

Today’s friendly set-up

There are two 45-minute halves... and then an additional 30 minutes on top!

Bazunu out to warm up

Man City loanee Gavin Bazunu has been out injured but is out to warm up.

The ex-Southampton man has moved on

A bit of transfer news to get the blog started

Pompey are in need of a left-back - and Coventry’s Brandon Mason is on the radar.

It’s a sweltering day here as Pompey take on Bristol City at their training ground.

We’ll be bringing you all the updates from the clash.

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