RECAP as Portsmouth's hopes of another Wembley visit are dashed at Cambridge
A place in the quarter-finals of the competition and a trip to Rotherham United is at stake as Pompey make a quick return to the Abbey Stadium, eight days after the 0-0 draw in the league.
We’ll be be building up to kick-off with team news at 6pm, along with video, talking points and then live commentary from 6pm.
A message from the Editor, Mark Waldron
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LIVE: Cambridge United 2 Portsmouth 1
Key Events
- Knibbs opens scoring (49min)
- Knibbs makes it 2-0 (59min)
- Jacobs close-range finish gives Pompey hope (79min)
Some news over Michael Jacobs’ future tonight
Jacobs linked with Doncaster Rovers today, it’s our understanding that move is NOT on the cards. Here’s the latest.
LATEST: How things stand over exit for Portsmouth's ex-Wigan Athletic, Derby County and Wolves winger amid reports of Doncaster Rovers interest
Michael Jacobs is no closer to leaving Pompey in the January window.
Here’s you stats pack for tonight’s game
Cambridge v Pompey: team news, predicted XIs, how to watch the game, keys stats and form guides
Pompey head back to Cambridge United tonight in the Papa John’s Trophy – just eight days after their League One head-to-head at the Abbey Stadium.
Good evening from the Abbey
Welcome to the Abbey Stadium for tonight’s Papa John’s Trophy clash with Cambridge United.
A place in the quarter-finals of the competition and a trip to Rotherham United is at stake as Pompey make a quick return to the Abbey Stadium, eight days after the 0-0 draw in the league.
We’ll be be building up to kick-off with team news at 6pm, along with video, talking points and then live commentary from 6pm.
A message from the Editor, Mark Waldron
Get 30 per cent off our sport subscription, which gives readers unlimited access to all our Pompey and grassroots coverage for just 9p a day, by using the promo code JanSports30. The deal expires at midnight on January 31.
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