RECAP as Portsmouth fail to take chances but show character to earn Accrington draw

Pompey look to put their poor form to bed at Accrington today.
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But it’s a testing trip to the Crown Ground as Danny Cowley’s men aim to arrest their slide down the League One table.

The stats read one win in 12 in all competition with eight goals shipped in the past two outings.

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Accy’s home has traditionally been a bogey ground for the Blues, with just a single win in seven visits stretching back to 2013.

We will be building up to kick-off with plenty of insight and talking points, before the team news is announced at 2pm.

There will be reaction to that and video as Pompey give up for action, before live commentary from 3pm.

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Key Events

  • Two changes as Ogilvie and Hackett replace Tunnicliffe and Freeman
  • Curtis 1-0 (18min)
  • Pell levels (50min)
  • Butcher 2-1 (78min)
  • Harness 2-2 86min

Hackett’s 25-yard free-kick pushed over by Savin

Sykes with the last-ditch block to keep out Harness’ goalbound drive

Harness is clear on goal but takes his shot early and Savin gets a hand out to stop his finish with the winger’s follow-up over the top. Another great chance.

Marquis flashes an effort across the face of goal and Harness is in close attendance but doesn’t stick a leg out to divert the ball home.

Curtis gets his customary booking after a tussle with Hamilton who is also cautioned

Savin is out of his goal and loses it to Curtis who fires at goal from the right touchline. The ball is on its way but Butcher slides in and the ball somehow ricochets off the post and away to safety.

Bishop is in on goal but WHAT a last-ditch tackle from Raggett to deny what looked a certain goal from the highly-touted forward.

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