RECAP as Portsmouth advance in Papa John's Trophy with 3-0 win over Stevenage

Pompey welcome Stevenage to Fratton Park this evening in the Papa John’s Trophy.
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It marks the Blues’ first game on home soil in two-and-a-half weeks, which came in the FA Cup against MK Dons.

Danny Cowley’s men will be fresh following a weekend off after their trip to Accrington was postponed due to a frozen pitch.

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Indeed, the Boro make the visit to PO4 sitting second in League Two after an impressive start under boss Steve Evans.

Pompey welcome Stevenage in the EFL Trophy this evening.Pompey welcome Stevenage in the EFL Trophy this evening.
Pompey welcome Stevenage in the EFL Trophy this evening.

Pompey will be eyeing a spot in the quarter-finals for the third time in five seasons after reaching the final in both the 2018-19 and 2019-20 campaigns.

Joe Morrell makes his first start since his return from the World Cup, as the Blues make six changes.

You can follow all build-up with video, gossip and team news before live commentary when the action gets under way from 7pm.

LIVE: Pompey v Stevenage

Key Events

  • Pompey return to Fratton Park for first time in two-and-a-half weeks.
  • Stevenage high-flying in League Two, sitting second in the table.
  • Blues eyeing place in EFL Trophy quarter-finals.

After a few technical issues, we’re back in business just before kick-off. Five minutes to go, what’s everyone’s score predictions?

Pompey with the brighter start, but Pigott’s loose touch goes out for a goal kick.

Great ball across from Hume but there’s no one in the middle at the Boro clear.

Piergianni with a loose pass back to Chapman and Koroma almosts gets there but the keeper clears.

Reead tries a looping ball forward but Oluwayemi claims well.

Pompey go straight up the other end and Koroma tries a shot but doesn’t trouble Chapman.