RECAP as Pompey draw with two new faces on show at Plough Lane

Pompey travel to AFC Wimbledon tonight in League One

Pompey are back in action at AFC Wimbledon as they aim to return to winning ways at Plough Lane.

The Blues travel to the capital lifted by the signing of Tyler Walker - on the day John Marquis departed to League One rivals Lincoln City.

We await news of the striker’s availability tonight, but will make sure you’re across developments as he build up to kick-off.

There will be all usual talking points along with transfer discussion surrounding Danny Cowley’s squad.

Then it’s live commentary from 7.45pm as Pompey aim to close the gap on the play-offs.

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AFC Wimbledon 0 Portsmouth 0

Key Events

Four changes as new boys start before Pompey penalty appeal ifn
Walker, Carter, Brown and Thompson in for Freeman, Curtis, Williams and Hackett
Walker effort saved after restart
Romeo hits bar

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022, 19:59 BST

Formation update

Pompey are indeed playing a 3-4-1-2 with the home side lining up in a 3-4-2-1.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022, 19:54 BST

Learning from his bro!

Thompson just took a nudge and went to ground to win a free-kick - in the manner his brother Nathan trademarked at Pompey!

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022, 19:52 BST

06

Carter gets a throw back to his feet but miscues and it’s now a Dons throw. Thompson wins back the ball though.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022, 19:50 BST

03

Walker’s first touch is a first-time ball out wide to keep a Pompey move on the go. Looks a decent size the new man, around 6ft, not built to big but already seen a decent turn of pace.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022, 19:48 BST

CHANCE

Great early stop from Bazunu to keep out McCormick’s close-range volley!

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022, 19:47 BST

01

Alexander wins an early Dons corner, which Raggett and then Thompson clear.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022, 19:46 BST

Wimbledon get the game underway

The home side attacking the end housing the Pompey fans

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022, 19:42 BST

Nice touch

Nice round of applause for Pompey coach Simon Bassey from the home crowd. Bassey of course spent time at Wimbledon as player and manager.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022, 19:35 BST

Here’s the shooting drills - involving new boy Tyler Walker...

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022, 19:34 BST

Where next on the player hunt?

So Danny Cowley has the two players he’s focussed his January hunt on so far, as right-sided defender Hayden Carter and number nine Tyler Walker arrive. So where does Cowley go next after the exits of Marquis, Downing, Harrison, Azeez and Ahadme. The signs are Cowley is still looking for an attacking player - but more of a link man between midfield and attack. A left wing-back could be another area with Cowley admitting he doesn’t possess a natural player for that position.