Portsmouth 0 Accrington 1: Recap as Blues let top-six spot slip to Oxford on final day

The moment has arrived for Pompey.
Pompey entertain Accrington on the final day of the season at Fratton ParkPompey entertain Accrington on the final day of the season at Fratton Park
Pompey entertain Accrington on the final day of the season at Fratton Park

Today is the day the Blues decide their play-off fate on the final day of the season at Fratton Park.

Accrington Stanley provide the opposition after giving Danny Cowley’s men a stern examination of their qualities, in the 3-3 draw at the Crown Ground last week.

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Only a win is likely to do for Pompey, with rivals Oxford United hosting Burton Albion while champions Hull City go to Charlton.

We will be building up to kick-off with plenty of insight and analysis and all the breaking news.

Then it’s the team news at 11am, reaction and video before we bring live commentary of the high-noon shootout – and of course the latest crucial events from elsewhere.

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Pompey 0 Accrington 1

Key Events

  • Phillips open scoring (23 min)
  • Oxford beating Burton 2-0
  • Oxford 3-0 up

Pompey asking the questions now but lacking that final pass

It’s better from Pompey this half but all feels a bit panicked. Need a cool head and a moment of quality.

Brown corner easy for Savin

Curtis shot deflected for a corner

Just over 20 minutes remaining

Hiwula chases a lost cause but eventually fouls Nottingham

Oxford 3 Burton 0

Scully on for Russell after a Marquis shot is blocked

Scully on for Russell after a Marquis shot is blocked

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