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.
Accrington v PompeyAccrington v Pompey
Accrington v Pompey

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.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

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.

Designed with Pompey fans in mind

Get unlimited access to all The News’ sports coverage without the need for a full subscription. Play-by-plays of every match, in-depth analysis, live blogs and exclusive interviews starting from just £2 per month; that’s just 50p per week.

LIVE Accrington 2 Pompey 2

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 meets a cross at the back post but his header drifts across goal

Pompey deal with another Accy corner thanks to Raggett.

Big question is how to Pompey respond now to the goal after recent games. The home side having a spell of pressure but the Blues standing firm so far.

The home side are level from a corner as McConville’s corner is first met by Sykes and then diverted in with Pell’s head past the helpless Bazunu.

Flighted drive from McConville from the leftof the box is well saved by Bazunu

Hackett’s drive from just inside the box is parried by Savin and just about away to safety.

Pompey get second half underway

Neil Allen’s half-time verdict

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.