Gillingham 0 Portsmouth 1 RECAP as Blues win it at the death

Pompey aim to make six wins on the spin at Gillingham today.
Pompey go to Priestfield today.Pompey go to Priestfield today.
Pompey go to Priestfield today.

The Blues will look to go nine games unbeaten at Priestfield as their charge towards the play-off continues.

Both teams have injury and suspensions going into the game, with Gills boss Steve Evans branding is problems the worst he’s seen in management.

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LIVE Gillingham 0 Portsmouth 0 FT

Key Events

  • One change for Pompey - Thompson in for the suspended Raggett
  • Late change - Jewitt-White in for injured Brown (back)
  • Jacobs scores in stoppage time

Here’s the Pompey line-up

Taking in the surroundings

Taking in the surroundings

One change for Pompey as Louis Thompson comes in for the suspended Sean Raggett. Looks like a three-man defence of Freeman, Ogilvie and Williams. Brown is only on the bench as he struggles with a back injury.

You have to feel for the 1,500 or so hardy Pompey fans who will face the freezing elements at Priestfield today!

Steve Evans’ programme notes

Here’s some of the different ways Cowley could opt to cover Raggett’s suspension.

Here’s how we think Pompey could line up today

Here’s your matchday stats pack

Afternoon from Priestfield

Pompey aim to make six wins on the spin at Gillingham today.

The Blues will look to go nine games unbeaten at Priestfield as their charge towards the play-off continues.

Both teams have injury and suspensions going into the game, with Gills boss Steve Evans branding is problems the worst he’s seen in management.

We will bringing everything you need know from Kent, as we build up to the game, bring team news, reaction and video.

Then it’s blow-by-blow commentary from 3pm as Pompey aim for another three points.

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