RECAP as Portsmouth draw another blank in Sunderland loss
Danny Cowley’s men are looking to kickstart their play-off charge against their old foes, and, as usual there’s plenty of sub-plots going into the game.
We will be discussing all of those issues ahead of 3pm, with team news and reaction an hour before kick-off.
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LIVE: Sunderland 1 Pompey 0
Key Events
- Three changes for Pompey - Robertson, Hackett and Curtis in for Ogilvie, Brown and Hirst. Ogilvie has a nose injury and hasn’t trained. Bass not in squad as he gets set for loan exit.
- Embleton 1-0 (40min)
Here’s the Pompey facts and figures ahead of today’s game.
• One loss in 12 in league
• Three scoring blanks in five league
• Three games without win all comps
• Third best defensive record in league
• Fifth worst scoring record (bottom three and Shrewsbury)
• Six clean sheets in seven in league
• One win five in league
Developments over Alex Bass’ exit - and a keeping arrival today
Pompey were last night linked with a move for Palace keeper Ollie Webber.
Alex Bass' Pompey absence as Danny Cowley set to turn to 16-year-old keeper at Sunderland
Alex Bass is expected to miss Pompey duty today as he finalises a loan switch away from Fratton Park.
Some breaking news this afternoon
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