RECAP as Portsmouth exit Papa Johns Trophy with 1-0 defeat to Bolton
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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Hide AdThe 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.
Goal slightly against the run of play, Pompey the better of the two teams in the early stages but haven’t been able to convert their shots.
Good pressure from Pompey. Pigott goes down in the box, no real claims before Scarlett twists and turns in the area but can’t quite work a shot.
Pompey had a possible three on one counter attack but Pigott was unable to release the ball to find either Koroma or Scarlett who would’ve been free.
Great recovery from Swanson, who was out of position but is able to get back and deny Kachunga a shot on goal.
Great strength from Ogilvie to deny Charles, the Bolton forward is judged to commit a foul on the centre-back too.
Great lin-up play by Pigott, Curtis & Koroma. Curtis plays Koroma through, who fires a shot on target and is well-stopped by Trafford.
First shot of the evening goes to Curtis, who cuts in from the right but fires and effort at Johnston.