Portsmouth v Burton: early team news

Brett Pitman is primed to make his first start of the season against Burton tomorrow night.
By Will Rooney
Published 16th Sep 2019, 20:00 BST
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The popular forward is set to feature in the number-10 role behind either John Marquis or Ellis Harrison.

After international duty, Ronan Curtis, Craig MacGillivray and Ross McCrorie will all be involved and likely to start.

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Ryan Williams and Oli Hawkins could be on the bench for the first time in League One this campaign.

They returned from respective quad and foot injuries in the 3-1 victory over Norwich under-21s on Saturday.

Marcus Harness (thigh) won’t face the club he joined Pompey from this summer, however.

Lee Brown (Achilles) remains sidelined along with Bryn Morris (groin) and long-term casualty Jack Whatmough (knee).

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Meanwhile, Liam Boyce is a doubt for the Brewers’ trip to Fratton Park.

Ross McCrorie is back from international duty. Picture: Nigel KeeneRoss McCrorie is back from international duty. Picture: Nigel Keene
Ross McCrorie is back from international duty. Picture: Nigel Keene

The Northern Ireland international suffered a recurring hamstring injury in his side’s 0-0 draw with Coventry on Saturday.

Scott Fraser was also replaced midway through the first half against the Sky Blues.

Burton’s five-goal top scorer suffered a dead leg but he could be fit to face Pompey.

Captain Jake Buxton was named on the bench against Coventry following a rib problem, while Nathan Broadhead came on as a substitute after a hip complaint.

Related topics:Brett PitmanMarcus HarnessPortsmouthJohn MarquisRonan CurtisCraig MacGillivray

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