RECAP as Portsmouth make it five wins on spin to make it a happy Lincoln return for Cowleys

A general view of Lincoln's Sincil Bank.  (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)A general view of Lincoln's Sincil Bank.  (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
A general view of Lincoln's Sincil Bank. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
Pompey aim to continue their winning ways with a tricky trip to Lincoln City tonight.

The night marks the first return for the Cowleys to the club where they really made their name, as they brought success to Sincil Bank.

It’s certainly a case of friends reunited as Michael Appleton also goes up against the club he spent a testing year in charge of, after arriving from West Brom in 2012.

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Pompey will look to extend their seven-game unbeaten run, with the Blues also winning their past four on the spin.

We’ll be building up to kick off with all the talking points ahead of the game.

Then it’s team news, video and more discussion before we bring you live blow-by-blow commentary from 7.45pm.

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Reaction: Lincoln 0-3 Pompey

Key Events

  • Goals from Marcus Harness, George Hirst and Reeco Hackett seal 3-0 victory for Danny Cowley’s side.
  • Full-time: Lincoln City 0-3 Pompey
  • Reeco Hackett grabs a third for Pompey.

Marcus Harness scores again! After a scramble in the box, the ball found the inform man and his shot into the ground puts Pompey ahead right on the verge of half-time.

Two minutes added on here at Sincil Bank

A great run from George Hirst from his own half saw him beat off numerous Lincoln players but his shot was straight at the ‘keeper and goes out for a corner.

A great run from George Hirst from his own half saw him beat off numerous Lincoln players but his shot was straight at the ‘keeper and goes out for a corner.

A neat move from Pompey resulted in Harness a taking fierce a shot 20 yards out but was straight at ‘keeper Griffiths.

Lasse Sorensen was through on goal but Hackett came across with the Lincoln man falling to the ground. The referee deemed it a 50/50 but the home fans weren’t too pleased with the decision.

Deadlock yet to be broken with 10 minute left of the first half.

Morrell now finds himself in the book after stopping a break away from the home side.

Raggett will now miss Saturday’s clash with Gillingham

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