Fleetwood 0 Portsmouth 1: RECAP as season gets off to winning start under Cowleys

The League One campaign is finally upon us as Pompey open the season at Fleetwood Town.
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Fleetwood Town v Portsmouth

The Danny Cowley era begins in earnest as the Blues make the long trip to the north west to taken on the Cod Army at Highbury Stadium (3pm).

Cowley’s men will be backed by around 1,000 travelling supporters for the opener, but if you haven’t been able to make it to the game we’ve got you covered.

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Join us for all the build-up to the clash as we discuss the talking points and bring you video reaction and analysis.

The team news will be in at 2pm as we dissect Cowley’s selection and bring you more insight and video as the players prepare for action.

Then it’s live blow-by-blow commentary and reaction as Pompey go in search of three points from the curtain-raiser.

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LIVE Fleetwood Town 0 Portsmouth 1

Key Events

  • Brown opens scoring (60)
  • Five debuts - no Harrison or Jacobs
  • Pompey backed by 1,000 travelling fans
  • Teen Harry Jewitt-White on bench
  • Williams withdrawn with injury before kick-off

Clark replaced by Edmondson

Pompey resolute here but under pressure as Morris angled drive flies past the post

Edmondson being readied

Robertson blocks Andrews’ 20-yard drive

Bass puts a cross behind for a corner which was looping under his bar

Tunnicliffe with an important clearance from a Fleetwood ball into the box - good second half from the midfielder

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