RECAP as Portsmouth claim first league win of 2022 against Burton Albion

Pompey go in search of their first league win of 2022 against Burton Albion tonight.
Pompey v BurtonPompey v Burton
Pompey v Burton

Two late goals denied the Blues that success against Oxford United on Saturday, as Joe Morrell was controversially dismissed at the Kassam Stadium.

Pompey have appealed that decision and are staying tight-lipped over the outcome of the FA hearing over that decision.

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That will be confirmed as 6.45pm with the team news from Fratton Park ahead of tonight’s game.

We’ll bring that news first plus all the reaction, video and talking points ahead of the game.

Then it’s live blow-by-blow commentary from 7.45pm as Danny Cowley’s men go in search of some impetus for a season drifting into obscurity.

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LIVE: Portsmouth 2 Burton 1

Robertson replaces Jacobs

Hasselbaink is incensed by a decision going against his side and animatedly gestures and throws his notepad. The Pompey fans lap it up as the yellow card ensures for the Brewers boss.

Carter goes it alone and forces a fairly comfortable stop from Garratt from 25 yards

Saydee on for Mancienne

Deep free-kick from Powell is claimed by Bazunu.

Twelve minutes to go plus stoppages and it’s quiet at Fratton with the scoreline precarious,

Chapman stings Bazunu’s palms from 25 yards and the keeper holds the ball at the second attempt.

Tunnicliffe replaces Thompson in Pompey’s first change

Hirst nods a ball on to Walker who is casual with his finish and allows Garratt to make a block