RECAP as Portsmouth reach round two of the FA Cup after a 3-1 win over Hereford

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Pompey are back in action as they take on non-league Hereford in the FA Cup.

Danny Cowley’s men make the 194-mile round trip to Edgar Street for the first round of the tournament this evening.

The Blues will be looking to pick up a must-needed victory, with their recent form seeing them win just twice in their last nine games in all competitions.

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Meanwhile, the hosts sit 14th in the National League North as they continue their rise after being reformed in 2015.

Indeed, it’ll mark the’ first meeting between the two sides with the former club, Hereford United, visiting Fratton Park in the League Cup in 2009.

You can follow the action with build-up, video and team news ahead of kick-off before we get under way with live commentary at 7.55pm.

LIVE: Hereford v Pompey

Key Events

  • Pompey take on Hereford in the first round of the FA Cup.
  • Hackett makes up for earlier mistake and levels for Blues.
  • Danny Cowley makes two changes with Hackett and Curtis returning.

Pompey getting the job done so far.

Pompey getting the job done so far.Pompey getting the job done so far.
Pompey getting the job done so far.

Pigott pings a ball in but Koroma can’t get a solid head on it in the box and Hereford clear.

A double change we missed as Thompson-Sommers and Pinchard are replaced by Haines and Thompson.

Cowley is fuming on the dugout, Pompey throught they had a foul but the referee has overturned his decision and not given the Blues a free-kick.

Well defended by Robertson, who blocks the run and Mclean’s ball in is claimed by Griffiths.

Birthday goal for Bishop as well.

Robertson’s corner his headed in by Bishop at a tight ankle and puts Pompey into the lead.

Great strength from Bishop to hold off a challenge and wins a corner.

Double change as Mingi and Curtis are replaced by Lowery and Pigott.