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

Pompey make the long midweek trip to Bolton this evening.

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.

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.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023, 20:29 BST

43'

Pompey finsihing the half the stronger team, just need to work a shot on goal.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023, 20:25 BST

39'

Pigott’s free-kick is straigth at the wall and Bolton clear.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023, 20:24 BST

39'

Interesting free-kick this, Morrell is pushed by Santos on the edge of the box. Very promising position.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023, 20:23 BST

38'

Curtis could’ve been in after a delicious through-ball from Hume, however the winger is just offside.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023, 20:19 BST

34'

The Blues have a free-kick around 25-yards out, but Curtis’ effort is straight at Trafford.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023, 20:18 BST

32'

Again, sloppy from Swanson. He gave away the ball before the hosts broke down the right again but luckily his challenge on Kachunga denies an effort.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023, 20:16 BST

On a positive note, at least it’s stopped raining!

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023, 20:15 BST

29'

Great play between Hume and Scarlett on the left, however, the left-back’s cross is safely claimed by Trafford.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023, 20:13 BST

27'

Quick stoppage with Curtis down injured after a flying tackle. Fair challenge though, although the Pompey winger isn’t happy as you’d expect.

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023, 20:10 BST

The brave Pompey fans this evening.