Portsmouth line up Norwich for opening pre-season friendly

Pompey’s pre-season programme will open against Norwich under-23s.
Eoin Teggart impressed against Norwich under-21s when the sides met in the Leasing.com Trophy in September 2019. Picture: Joe PeplerEoin Teggart impressed against Norwich under-21s when the sides met in the Leasing.com Trophy in September 2019. Picture: Joe Pepler
Eoin Teggart impressed against Norwich under-21s when the sides met in the Leasing.com Trophy in September 2019. Picture: Joe Pepler

Kenny Jackett’s men are scheduled to face the Championship side on Saturday, in a behind-closed-doors encounter kicking off at 10.30am.

The location has not been disclosed, with the sides meeting at the venue which is this week hosting the Blues’ training camp.

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It represents Pompey’s opening friendly as they head towards next month’s start of the 2020-21 campaign.

The teams met in the Leasing.com Trophy group stages last term, with the Blues winning 3-1 at Fratton Park in September 2019.

Ellis Harrison and Josh Flint were the scorers on that occasion, although the latter is no longer at the club.

It will also be an opportunity for Sean Raggett to face the club he left at the season’s end – subsequently signing a permanent Pompey deal.

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Pompey have yet to announce other friendly fixtures they have lined up.

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