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Danny Cowley admitted he will be fielding a much younger squad, which will also include a number of first-team names to add some experience to the ranks.
The Saints will be sending their B team, their renamed under-23s side, across the M27 and have had a wealth of experience this term taking on Exeter and Forest Green in the Papa John’s Trophy.
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Hide AdAlthough there will be plenty of youth involved, it promises to be an exciting second round clash between the two south coast rivals, who haven’t met since 2019.
You can follow the action with us this evening with team news, gossip and video to come before kick off, ahead of live commentary when we get under way from 7.30pm.
LIVE: Pompey v Southampton
Key Events
- Pompey take on Southampton in second round of Hampshire Cup.
- Danny Cowley to field young side, combined with some first-team faces.
- Southampton will bring their B side across the M27 to Fratton Park.
Good evening!
Good evening from Fratton Park as Pompey take on Southampton in the Hampshire Cup.
A youthful Blues side will welcome the Saints’ B outfit for the second round clash.
Some of Danny Cowley’s first-team faces are also set to be involved along with a number of academy talents.
Follow the action with us from PO4 tonight as the two sides meet for the first time since 2019, as we provide build-up, team news, video ahead of live commentary from 7.30pm.
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