RECAP as Pompey get the job done and continue decent form against bottom side

Pompey will celebrate their 125th birthday against Forest Green today.
Live blog for today's clash.Live blog for today's clash.
Live blog for today's clash.

A host of Blues greats will be in attendance against the bottom-of-the-table side at Fratton Park.

And a win will see John Mousinho’s side close the gap on the sides not in action, with Bolton playing Plymouth in the Papa John’s Trophy final tomorrow.

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But anyone thinking it will be a walk in the park against Duncan Ferguson’s side were reminded that won’t be the case, after their win over high-flying Sheffield Wednesday last weekend.

We’ll be building up to kick-off with all the talking points before team news drops at 2pm.

Then it’s live commentary from 3pm as Pompey go in search of the three points.

LIVE Pompey 1 Forest Green 0

Class from Morrell to win the ball, drive forward and then win a free-kick

Pack delivers a dangerous free-kick which Raggett wins at the back post but can’t keep in play.

Five minutes’ stoppage time

Pompey win a corner and work the clock down well

Dale misses a gift as Pompey break four on two but he slips and drags the shot wide. Omotoye then fires at Macey as FGR have a late opening,

FT Pompey 1 Forest Green 0

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