RECAP as 10-man Portsmouth deliver ruthless demolition of Accrington

Danny Cowley’s men look to make it five wins out of six against the side who wrecked their play-off hopes on the final day of last season.

Cowley may have a limited squad in terms of size, but he still has selection calls to make, particularly in defence and midfield.

We’ll be building up to kick-off and bring you the team news and reaction when it drops at 2pm.

Then it’s more reaction, video and talking points dissected before live blob-by-blow commentary from 3pm.

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Mingi goes it alone and angles a shot which Savin pushes away for a corner.

Pompey seeing out stoppage time fairly comfortably.

Butcher fires a 25-yard free-kick well over the top

Butcher fires a 25-yard free-kick well over the top

Nottingham takes out the breaking Romeo and is booked.

Accrington having the territory without really doing much with the ball

Bishop prods a shot at goal from eight yards but Bazunu reacts well to gather.

Bishop’s shot held by Bazunu at the second attempt.