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

Here’s who we believe will make the Pompey side today.

Oluwayemi, Freeman, Raggett, Ogilvie, Swanson, Morrell, Pack, Hume, Jacobs, Koroma, Scarlett.

Louis Thompson and Kieron Freeman are likely to be involved in some capacity this evening.

The midfielder made his comeback from a broken leg on Saturday, coming on for the final 15 minutes at Spurs.

Meanwhile, Freeman was included in a squad for the first time since November due to a calf issue.

Marlon Pack is also available despite being handed a two-game suspension.

Papa John’s Trophy rules state suspended players are allowed to feature but will be ruled out of Saturday’s trip.

Clark Robertson and Jay Mingi will be absent from tonight’s contest with hip and knee injuries respectively.

The centre-back has been absent since the Blues’ 2-2 draw with Ipswich in December, but is closing in on a return.

Mingi is also sidelined after it had emerged he picked up a knee issue in training last week, with Simon Bassey ruling the midfielder out for at least six weeks.

Good evening from the University of Bolton Stadium as Pompey take on Bolton in the Papa John’s Trophy.

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.