Pompey 2 Crewe 0 RECAP as fans have a day to savour on Fratton league return
Pompey look to make it back-to-back wins against David Artell’s side and inject some early impetus into the season.
Danny Cowley’s side have been boosted by the double arrival of Joe Morrell and Louis Thompson this week, to boost his threadbare midfield options.
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We will be building up to the 3pm kick-off with early news and discussion over the key talking points.
Then it’s the team news at 2pm with video reaction and live warm-ups.
After that it’s live blow-by-blow commentary on an afternoon many supporters have been anticipating for 17 months, since the game was first stopped by the Covid pandemic.
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LIVE! Pompey 2 Crewe Alexandra 0
Key Events
- Four changes for Pompey
- Marquis 1-0 (48min)
- Harness 2-0 (65min)
What a lovely stroll in the sun
What a lovely stroll into Fratton in the sunshine with the sights and sounds of fans back again. Familiar faces, friends and smiles aplenty. Just brilliant.
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