RECAP as Portsmouth put five past Aston Villa's under-21s to pick up first Papa John's Trophy win
and live on Freeview channel 276
Danny Cowley’s men welcome Aston Villa’s under-21’s side in their second group stage game of this season’s Papa John’s Trophy.
The Blues missed out on an extra bonus point in their opening game of the competition as they drew 2-2 to Crawley before losing 6-5 on penalties.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdMeanwhile, Tony Carss’ youngsters fell to a 2-1 defeat at AFC Wimbledon and currently sit bottom of Southern Group B, with both sides looking to pick up their first win in the tournament.
Pompey are expected to ring the changes for this evening’s tie, with a mixture of players desperate for game time included alongside some younger faces.
Joe Pigott is one name that will be on the team sheet after he missed Saturday’s trip to Ipswich and could also return along with Zak Swanson, Jay Mingi, and Josh Oluwayemi.
Follow the action from Fratton Park as we provide team news, build-up and video before live commentary when we get under way from 7.45pm.
LIVE: Pompey v Aston Villa U21
Key Events
- Pompey eyeing first win of Papa John’s Trophy campaign.
- Danny Cowley makes 10 changes from Ipswich loss.
- The Blues drew 2-2 at Crawley in their opening game but missed out on a penalty shootout bonus point.
Team news
Pompey starting XI: Josh Oluwayemi, Zak Swanson, Kieron Freeman, Sean Raggett, Denver Hume, Reeco Hackett, Jay Mingi, Ryan Tunnicliffe, Josh Koroma, Ronan Curtis, Joe Pigott.
Subs: Malachi Osei-Owusu, Harvey Laidlaw, Brian Quarm, Joe Morrell, Adam Payce, Dan Murray, Josh Koroma.
Project Swanson
Danny Cowley’s plan for former Arsenal youngster Zak Swanson.
Pompey boss details reasons behind ex-Arsenal youngster's first-team absence during ongoing right-back problems
Pompey will turn to Zak Swanson for right-back duty in the Papa John’s Trophy.
Changes expected
Here’s how we predict Pompey could line-up.
Portsmouth v Aston Villa U21s: Predicted Blues starting XI as Danny Cowley prepares to make wholesale changes
Danny Cowley is expected to make wholesale changes to his side for tonight’s Papa John’s Trophy game against Aston Villa’s under-21s.
Good Evening!
Welcome to Fratton Park as Pompey welcome Aston Villa’s under-21’s in the Papa John’s Trophy.
Both sides are looking for their first win in this season’s competition after the Blues drew 2-2 against Crawley but missed out on a bonus point after losing 6-5 on penalties.
The visitors fell to a 2-1 defeat at AFC Wimbledon in their opening game in September.
Danny Cowley is expected to ring the changes with fringe players getting their chance after limited game time in League One to date.
We’ll provide live commentary when we get under way from 7.45pm with team news to come 60 minutes before kick-off.