RECAP as Pompey deliver stunning second-half comeback to put Wigan promotion party on ice

Pompey take on Wigan tonight in League OnePompey take on Wigan tonight in League One
Pompey take on Wigan tonight in League One
Good evening from Fratton Park for the final time this season!

The Blues welcome Wigan to PO4 as Danny Cowley’s men look to spoil their opponent’s promotion party.

Leam Richardson’s men need a single point to be assured of a place in the Championship, from their final two games.

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The former Blues No2 took homegrown favourite Jack Whatmough to the DW Stadium last summer, along with skipper Tom Naylor.

Both men are set to be involved tonight as we sign off under the lights at home, before Saturday’s trip to Sheffield Wednesday.

As ever, we’ll be building up to kick off with all the big talking points ahead of the game before team news drops at 6.45pm.

There will be reaction to that and video before we then bring you live commentary as the action unfolds at 7.45pm.

LIVE Pompey 3 Wigan 2

Dreadful Power free-kick from the right touchline sails into the Fratton End.

Gone a bit flat for the first time tonight, Wigan looking comfortable.

Gone a bit flat for the first time tonight, Wigan looking comfortable.

Nice flighted ball into the box from Morrell but Curtis can’t get his header anywhere near on target.

Raggett nails Cousins with a perfectly fair challenge. Player of the season stuff from the defender.

Godd near post save from Bazunu to deny Naylor a goal on his Pompey return

Dangerous Wigan counter but Thompson gets back to deny Power at the expense of a corner

Dangerous cross from Darikwa headed behind for a corner, which is cleared.

Cross shot from Carter headed clear by Cousins

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