Recap: Portsmouth 2-2 Plymouth Argyle. Sean Raggett's injury time equaliser ends Pompey's losing streak
The Blues ended a run of four consecutive defeats in all competitions by claiming a hard-fought point against Plymouth Argyle.
Lee Brown had given the Blues the lead before a second half brace from Ryan Hardie looked to have given the Pilgrims all three points.
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LIVE: Pompey v Plymouth Argyle
Key Events
- John Marquis leads the line
- Freeman and Romeo both start
- Pompey looking to avoid fifth straight defeat
- Joe Morrell returns to the side
- Lee Brown gives the Blues the lead
Form Guide: Plymouth
W: AFC Wimbledon 0-1 Plymouth
W: Plymouth 3-0 Sheffield Wednesday
L: Newport County 2-0 Plymouth
D: Fleetwood 1-1 Plymouth
L: Swansea 4-1 Plymouth
Form Guide: Pompey
L: Pompey 1-2 Cambridge
L: MK Dons 1-0 Pompey
L: AFC Wimbledon: 5-3 Pompey
L: Wigan 1-0 Pompey
D: Doncaster 0-0 Pompey
5 minutes until team news...
Not long until the team news is announced for Pompey’s clash with Plymouth, Who will start up top? How many changes will there be from Saturday’s defeat?
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The striker debate continues. Who gets the nod up front?
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What time would you go with tonight?
Predicted XI: The three changes and formation switch Pompey could make for tonight's Plymouth game at Fratton Park
Pompey boss Danny Cowley could make another three changes to his starting XI for tonight’s game against Plymouth as he bids to end a dismal run of results for the Blues.
Welcome to Fratton Park!
Pompey return to Fratton Park for the second time in 72 hours for tonight’s clash with Plymouth Argyle.
The Blues will be looking to end a miserable run against a Pilgrims side who’ve picked up back-to-back league wins and are unbeaten in third-tier action since the opening day.
Danny Cowley’s men have lost their past four games in all competitions, and are desperate to avoid that run deepening at Fratton Park.
Pompey will be hoping things go better both on and off the pitch, after Saturday’s 2-1 reverse against Cambridge United.
The game was hit by access problems for fans who endured difficulties entering the ground with new season-ticket cards.
With tonight’s game rearranged, it is not a season-ticket game with the hope that doesn’t cause its own issues for fans wanting to see the action.
We’ll be building up to the game with team news, warm-up video and analysis and insight.
Then it’s live commentary from 7.45pm as the Blues looking to get their season motoring again.
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