Portsmouth 1 Bristol Rovers 0 FT: RECAP as Blues move back into play-offs- for time being at least
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Only a victory will do against Joey Barton’s side at Fratton Park after a run of four games without a win.
The Gas, meanwhile, know anything less than three points will see them condemned to relegation, while they need Leam Richardson’s Wigan to lose to Burtoyyou n Albion.
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Then it’s live commentary from 1pm as we bring you all the updates in a game where three points for the Blues simply is a must.
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Pompey 1 Bristol Rovers 0
Key Events
- Team news at noon
- One change - Byers in for Daniels
- Curtis with the opener (27min)
Team news reaction
Wow, an interesting line-up from Pompey today. The pre-match talk was of a switch to a back three, so looks like a 3-4-3 with Williams left wing-back and Johnson on the right. That would see Naylor drop into the back three with Byers and Close in the middle. Then Curtis and Harness either side of Marquis
Super soaking!
Cowleys just made their way along the touchline - and promptly got a soaking from the sprinklers! A bit of pre-match comedy!
ICYMI here’s the big news broken by The News yesterday - Danny Cowley is set for a long-term Pompey stay
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The run-in rundown
Our young reporter, Freddie Webb, has been assessing the run-in for the sides involved in the play-off chase.
The obstacles that lie in wait for Portsmouth, Charlton, Oxford and Gillingham in race for sixth place
The race for the play-offs is nearing a dramatic finish, with Pompey finding themselves in a battle for the final spot, writes Freddie Webb.
Here’s today’s match pack - with all the stats and info you need
Portsmouth v Bristol Rovers: team news, predicted XIs referee, form guide and key stats
Pompey welcome Bristol Rovers to Fratton Park with both teams currently drinking in the last-chance saloon.
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