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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LIVE: Portsmouth 4 Accrington 0

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022, 16:41 BST

Ryan Tunnicliffe celebrates his goal

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022, 16:40 BST

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Mingi gets his first appearance as O’Brien comes off to a standing ovation.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022, 16:34 BST

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Hirst off for Walker

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022, 16:34 BST

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Thompson off for Morrell.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022, 16:33 BST

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Ten-man Pompey have a fourth and it’s all about that man O’Brien who runs three quarters the length of the pitch, beats two red shirts on the byline and cuts the ball back for Tunnicliffe to apply the finish. The Irishman can barely stand after that lung-busting effort!

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022, 16:33 BST

Pompey, we salute you!

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022, 16:30 BST

TTTTUUUUUNNNNNNIIICCCCCLLLLLIIIFFFFFFFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022, 16:28 BST

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Bazunu forced to touch Pell’s header over the bar for a corner. Pinball in the box from the resulting corner and the ball somehow stays out of the net before Sykes fires over.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022, 16:26 BST

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Longelo twists, turns and fires a shot wide from inside the box.

Sat, 05 Mar, 2022, 16:24 BST

PLAY STOPPED

Carter and Bishop clash heads and play is stopped with both men down.