Ipswich v Portsmouth: team news, likely line-ups, form guide and big-match odds ahead of FA Cup tie

Pompey are aiming to reach the second round of the FA Cup when they travel to Ipswich this afternoon (3pm).
Ryan Williams in action against Ipswich Town last season. Picture: Graham HuntRyan Williams in action against Ipswich Town last season. Picture: Graham Hunt
Ryan Williams in action against Ipswich Town last season. Picture: Graham Hunt

Here’s all the key information you need to know ahead of the tie...

Ipswich team news

Centre-back Luke Woolfenden misses out on the visit of Pompey as he continues to self-isolate after coming into close contact with someone who has tested positive with coronavirus.

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He sat out the midweek defeat at Sunderland, with Toto Nsiala filling in in his absence.

Ipswich could also be without key midfielder Andre Dozzell.

He was sent off late in the loss at the Stadium of Light and is facing a three-match ban.

The tractor Boys are appealing the decision, though, with a decision expected later today.

Predicted line-up

Tomas Holy, Luke Chambers, Toto Nsiala, Mark McGuinness, Stephen Ward, Andre Dozzell, Alan Judge, Teddy Bishop, Jack Lankester, Oli Hawkins, Gwion Edwards.

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Subs: David Cornell, James Wilson, Myles Kenlock, Emyr Huws, Keanen Bennetts, Freddie Sears, Kayden Jackson.

Pompey team news

Pompey will be without Lee Brown, with the hamstring injury he picked up in the warm-up at Lincoln likely to rule him out for up to three weeks.

The full-back joins fellow defender Jack Whatmough (also hamstring) in the treatment room.

Michael Jacobs’s return is still some way off after he picked up a knee injury in the victory at Sunderland.

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Meanwhile, Tom Naylor has recovered from a leg cramp he suffered in the win at the Imps in midweek and is available for selection.

Predicted line-up

Craig MacGillivray, Callum Johnson, Sean Raggett. Rasmus Nicolaisen, Cam Pring, Ryan Williams, Tom Naylor, Andy Cannon, Ronan Curtis, Marcus Harness, John Marquis.

Subs: Alex Bass, Haji Mnoga, James Bolton, Ben Close, Bryn Morris, Ellis Harrison, Jordy Hiwula.

Referee

Andy Haines

Match-day odds (bet365)

Ipswich: 13/8

1-0 17/2, 2-0 12/1, 2-1 9/1, 3-0 25/1, 3-1 20/1, 3-2 28/1

Pompey: 13/8

1-0 17/2, 2-0 12/1, 2-1 9/1, 3-0 25/1, 3-1 20/1, 3-2 28/1

Draw: 23/10

0-0 10/1, 1-1 11/2, 2-2 12/1, 3-3 40/1

Ipswich stats

Top scorer: Gwion Edwards (5)

Top assists: Alan Judge (4)

Most appearances: Andre Dozzell and Gwion Edwards (both 14)

Pompey stats

Top scorer: John Marquis (9)

Top assists: Marcus Harness (4)

Most appearances: John Marquis and Ronan Curtis (15)

Form guide

Ipswich: P15 W9 D1 L5

Past five games:

L 2-1 Sunderland (A) League One

W 1-0 Crewe (H) League One

W 1-0 Gillingham (H) League One

L 1-0 Lincoln (A) League One

L 4-1 Ipswich (A) League One

Pompey: P15 W8 D3 L4

Past five games:

W 3-1 Lincoln (A) League One

L 2-0 Charlton (H) League One

W 4-0 Northampton (H) League One

W 3-1 Sunderland (A) League One

W 2-0 Gillingham (A) League One

Other fixtures

Tonight

Harrogate Town v Skelmersdale United (7.45pm)

Tomorrow (3pm kick-offs unless stated)

Banbury United v Canvey Island, Barrow v AFC Wimbledon, Bolton v Crewe, Boreham Wood v Southend United, Brackley Town v Bishop's Stortford, Bromley v Yeovil Town, Cambridge United v Shrewsbury Town, Charlton Athletic v Plymouth Argyle, Cheltenham v South Shields, Colchester v Marine, Dagenham & Redbridge v Grimsby Town, Exeter City v AFC Fylde (1pm), FC United of Manchester v Doncaster Rovers (5.30pm), Gillingham v Woking,Hull City v Fleetwood Town, Leyton Orient v Newport County, Lincoln City v Forest Green Rovers, Maldon & Tiptree v Morecambe, Oxford United v Peterborough United, Port Vale v King's Lynn Town, Salford City v Hartlepool United, Stevenage v Concord Rangers, Sunderland v Mansfield, Swindon v Darlington, Tonbridge Angels v Bradford City, Tranmere v Accrington, Walsall v Bristol Rovers.