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The Blues make their second trip to South Wales in 14 days after they comprehensively beat Cardiff 3-0 in the first round of the competition.
Indeed, the Fratton Park outfit will be looking to continue their impressive start to the campaign as they’re yet to taste defeat in both league and cup.
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Hide AdThe Pompey boss is expected to make plenty of changes to the side that beat Bristol Rovers on Saturday, with Joe Morrell, Clark Robertson and Denver Hume all in contention after their spells on the sidelines.
We’ll provide build-up, gossip, team news and video ahead of kick-off before live commentary when the action gets under way from 7.45pm at Rodney Parade.
LIVE: Newport v Pompey
Key Events
- Pompey take on Newport in second round of Carabao Cup.
- Danny Cowley makes eight changes.
- Curtis double puts Blues ahead.
Team news reaction
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Team news
Pompey starting XI: Griffiths, Swanson, Robertson, Mnoga, Ogilvie, Hackett, Mingi, Lowery, Curtis, Pigott, Scarlett.
Subs: Oluwayemi, Freeman, Rafferty, Raggett, Pack, Payce, Dale, Jacobs, Dockerill.
Predicted XI
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Pompey travel to League Two Newport County in the second round of the Carabao Cup tonight.
Welcome!
Welcome to Rodney Parade as Pompey take on Newport in the second round of this season’s Carabao Cup.
The visit to the Exiles will be the second trip to South Wales for the Blues, after they beat Cardiff 3-0 in the first round of the competition 14 days ago.
Danny Cowley is expected to make a number of changes with Denver Hume, Joe Morrell and Clark Robertson set to return after their injury issues.
Follow the action when the game gets under way from 7.45pm as Pompey look to book their place in the third round.