RECAP as Portsmouth exit Papa Johns Trophy with 1-0 defeat to Bolton

Pompey make the long midweek trip to Bolton this evening.
Bolton v Pompey LIVE.Bolton v Pompey LIVE.
Bolton v Pompey LIVE.

Simon Bassey’s men will be looking to roll over their impressive display against Spurs on the weekend as they eye a place in the Papa John’s Trophy semi-finals.

However, the Blues are without a win in all competitions since their 3-0 victory over Stevenage in the third round.

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The interim head coach will be without Clark Robertson and Jay Mingi who have hip and knee problems respectively, while Kieron Freeman and Louis Thompson could feature.

Pompey are now just two wins away from reaching Wembley in a competition they won in 2019.

You can follow all the action with build-up, team news and video before live commentary from 7.45pm at the University of Bolton Stadium.

LIVE: Bolton v Pompey

Key Events

  • Pompey eyeing place in EFL Trophy semi-finals.
  • Blues make five changes for trip to Bolton.
  • Scarlett, Pigott, Curtis, Koroma and Pack return.

Bodvarsson is replaced by Morley for Bolton.

Sheehan and Charles are replaced by Dempsey and Bakayoko for the hosts.

Bishop and Hackett replace Scarlett and Pigott.

Pompey had a two on two but Scarlett goes alone even with Curtis in space and is tackled by Bradley.

Curtis makes a fine run into the box but hits an effort way over the mark.

Morrell, Swanson and Koroma are replaced by Jacobs, Freeman and Thompson.

Double changes for the hosts as Sadlier and and Beck are replaced by Williams and Bradley.

Curtis goes into the book after a late challenge on Beck.

Koroma cuts the ball inside for Pigott but skims his shot straight at Trafford.