RECAP as Colby Bishop steal show as Portsmouth edge Cheltenham at sun-soaked Whaddon Road

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Pompey return to League One action this afternoon as the Blues make the short trip to Cheltenham.

Danny Cowley’s men travel to Gloucestershire following his side’s 3-0 triumph against Cardiff on Tuesday evening in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

After picking up their first victory of the season in midweek, they’ll look to take that form into the league as the Blues aim to pick up their first three points in League One.

We’ll have build-up, team news, video and gossip ahead kick-off before live commentary of updates when the game gets under way at 3pm.

LIVE: Cheltenham Town v Pompey

Key Events

  • Pompey return to action after 3-0 triumph against Cardiff in midweek.
  • Six changes from side that started in Wales with Bishop and Ogilvie the notable names to return..

Great strength from Scarlett to hold off Sercombe to win a Pompey throw.

Sloppy from Reeco Hackett who gives away a cheap throw in.

Pompey happy to pass it round in the early stages so far.

Sean Long is being spoken to after a high-foot on Michael Jacobs.

Pompey get the game under way.

Here come the teams

The teams are out with kick-off just moments away.

Pompey fans already chanting about Colby Bishop, can he get his third goal of the season today?

Set to be a warm one at Whaddon Road. Current temperature in Cheltenham is 32 degrees but it feels a lot hotter than that in the press box!

The Pompey fans have come in their numbers again and are in full voice with 15 minutes to go until kick-off.

Josh Griffiths will be looking for his third consecutive clean sheet this afternoon. Josh Griffiths will be looking for his third consecutive clean sheet this afternoon.
Josh Griffiths will be looking for his third consecutive clean sheet this afternoon. | Jason Brown/ProSportsImages