RECAP as 10-man Portsmouth deliver ruthless demolition of Accrington

Pompey aim to continue their fine form as Accrington Stanley arrive at Fratton Park.

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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It’s a third for 10-man Pompey as Hirst thunders home his second as he powerfully heads Tunnicliffe’s corner into the net.

Nottingham angles an effort not too far wide from 30 yards

Hirst angles a snapshot into the side-netting from 10 yards at a fairly tight angle.

Pompey boy Leigh on for Rodgers for Accy.

Pell is very fortunate not to get a red for a late lunge on Thompson. The ref issues a yellow and all in Fratton are furious at that deicision.

Bishop’s header is held by Bazunu

One change for the visitors - Conneely off for Pell