Portsmouth to hold Rememberance Day tribute ahead of Oxford's Fratton Park visit

Pompey will mark Armistice Day ahead of kick-off when Oxford visit Fratton Park next month.
Pompey kits will be embroidered with a poppy when Oxford visit next monthPompey kits will be embroidered with a poppy when Oxford visit next month
Pompey kits will be embroidered with a poppy when Oxford visit next month

The Blues will welcome veterans, Gurkhas and standard bearers on to the pitch prior to kick-off in the League One fixture on Saturday, November 2.

Pompey have selected the meeting with the U’s to pay tribute to the 101st Armistice Day anniversary, which is on Monday, November 11.

The Blues’ kits will be embroidered with a poppy and some seats for the match have been donated to Tickets for Troops.

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