RECAP as Portsmouth fend off Championship Cardiff to progress to Carabao Cup second round

Pompey return to action tonight as Danny Cowley’s side travel to Wales to face Cardiff in the first round of this season’s Carabao Cup.
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The trip to the Cardiff City Stadium will be the Blues’ first since Kenny Jackett’s men were defeated 2-1 after extra-time in the same competition back in 2017.

However, there’ll be no extra 30 minutes required tonight with the result determined by penalties should the scores be level after 90 minutes.

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Cowley’s side will be eyeing their first competitive win of the campaign after consecutive draws in the opening two games of the season in League One.

We’ll have build-up, gossip, video and team news ahead of kick-off (7.45pm) before live commentary throughout the evening.

Live: Cardiff v Pompey

Key Events

  • Pompey travel to Wales to take on Cardiff in the first round of the Carabao Cup.
  • Danny Cowley makes six changes to side that drew to Lincoln.
  • Owen Dale handed debut, while Tom Lowery has a place on the bench

The Pompey players are checking out the Cardiff City Stadium pitch.

Could there be first outings for Pompey’s newest recruits against Cardiff?

Here’s how we predict Pompey could line-up tonight.

Welcome to the Cardiff City Stadium as Pompey travel to Wales to take on Cardiff in the first round of this season’s Carabao Cup.

The Blues’ last trip to the Welsh capital was in 2017 when Kenny Jackett’s new-look side lost 2-1 in the same competition.

Danny Cowley could include new signings Tom Lowery and Owen Dale in tonight’s team, which could also see a return to the Bluebirds for Marlon Pack.

Follow the action live throughout the evening as Pompey look to adavance to the second round.