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

Dangerous ball in from Curtis claimed by Amos.

Dangerous ball in from Curtis claimed by Amos.

Morrell catches Keane late on halfway but avoids a booking.

Evasive action from Robertson in the six-yard at the expense of a corner with Wigan players lurking. Bazunu claims the delivery well.

Power with a dragback on the edge of the box, gets caught by Power but is fouled in the process.

Nice one-touch stuff from Jacobs and Harness but the through ball to Hirst is just overhit.

Now more Pompey pressure earns a corner. Dangerous delivery from Jacobs but Robertson can’t direct his header on goal

Bright start from Pompey, playing with some early attacking purpose

Cousins lashes an early shot over from outside the box

That means Pompey will attack the Fratton End in the first half and get the game underway.

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