FT Pompey 1 Cheltenham Town RECAP as Blues can't turn pressure into three points at Fratton

The game has been rescheduled after the meeting slated for last month was called off for international call-ups.

Now the game falls in what is likely to be five home games on the spin for Danny Cowley’s side.

And the Blues will be looking for successive victories for just the second time this season against the League One new boys.

We will be building up to kick off at Fratton Park tonight, with all the news and talking points detailed.

We’ll bring you the team news and reaction at 6.45pm, before offering video and more analysis.

Then it will be live blow by blow commentary as Pompey aim to inject some meaningful momentum in their campaign.

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Key Events

Two changes - Morrell and Thompson in for Tunnicliffe and Williams
Freestone opens scoring (6min)
Hackett levels (32min)

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021, 18:47 BST

And two changes for the visitors

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021, 18:46 BST

Two changes for Pompey

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021, 18:43 BST

Thommo a go

Some talk Thompson does indeed start tonight alongside Joe Morrell with Shaun Williams stepping down to the bench.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021, 18:27 BST

Thommo or no Thommo?

Whether there’s a place for Louis Thompson in the starting XI is one of the big talking points going into tonight’s game. Certainly has to be close to starting on form.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021, 16:24 BST

Talk of a January recall for Miguel Azeez ahead of tonight’s game

Portsmouth transfer news: Report claims unhappy Arsenal could recall Miguel Azeez in January

Arsenal are reportedly considering recalling Miguel Azeez from his Pompey loan deal in January.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021, 16:23 BSTUpdated 16:23 BST

Pompey have 18 fit senior players going into tonight’s game

Pompey boss Danny Cowley on a 'mounting up' injury list and why there's reasons to remain positive

Danny Cowley has admitted the injuries are mounting up at Pompey – but still identified positives heading into Tuesday night’s visit of Cheltenham to Fratton Park.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021, 16:22 BSTUpdated 16:23 BST

Pompey will be looking to banish a mid-week Fratton hoodoo tonight

The Pompey Tuesday night hoodoo which threatens Danny Cowley's Blues resurrection

Danny Cowley is seeking to banish his midweek hoodoo – by claiming a rare victory under the Fratton Park lights.

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021, 16:20 BST

Good evening from Fratton Park

Pompey go in search of back-to-back wins against Cheltenham Town night.