FT Portsmouth 0 Ipswich Town 4 Recap as shameful display leaves Blues four points off drop zone

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Pompey v Ipswich
Pompey welcome big-spending Ipswich Town tonight as they look for a response to Saturday's battering at Rotherham United.

And, of course, there will be a little edge to the occasion as former Blues boss Paul Cook returns to Fratton Park in charge of the Tractor Boys.

It’s not gone according to plan for the Scouser this term, with Ipswich struggling early on in the campaign despite the expensive overhaul at Portman Road.

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But Cook’s side are showing clear signs of improvement and are now on a run of one defeat in seven going into tonight’s game under the lights.

There are a number of sub plots to the clash, with Conor Chaplin and Ipswich coach Gary Roberts back on their old stomping ground.

And Joe Morrell will line up for Pompey, after spurning Ipswich’s advances to link up with Danny Cowley this summer.We’ll be building up to tonight’s intriguing encounter with all the talking points before the teams drop at 6.45pm.

There will be reaction to that along with more discussion and video ahead of kick-off.

Then it’s live blow-by-blow commentary on what promises to be a lively meeting at PO4.

LIVE Pompey 0 Ipswich Town 4

Key Events

  • One change for Pompey - Curtis in for Ogilvie
  • Paul Cook launches into pre-match rant on arrival at Fratton
  • Bonne opens scoring after Bazunu howler (41min)
  • Chaplin makes it 2-0 (54min)
  • Aluko with the third (58min)
  • Burns makes it 4-0 (75min)

It’s another howler from Bazunu as he takes Raggett’s backpass, dallies and is dispossessed by Bonne. The keeper tries to get back at the ball goes to the touchline but the striker checks and hammers the ball home.

Goal Ipswich Bonne (41min)

Less than 10 minutes to the break and not a lot in terms of clearcut chances besides Harness’ effort

Harness shot blocked after a good attacking header from Romeo and the wing-back then gets back to snuff out Ipswich threat.

Morrell hurt after Morsy lands on his head after a challenge. The midfielder’s back on his feet after treatment.

Edmundson into the book for a foul and the ensuing delivery richochets off a white shirt and behind for a corner. Could have gone anywhere.

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The Cook watch on the touchline is probably as interesting as the action on the pitch at the moment!

Needle on the touchline

Cook just launched into a tirade at Cowley - the Pompey boss unmoved and then slowly taps a finger to his head. Think the message was clear to his opposite!

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