RECAP as Portsmouth's slump continues with 3-1 defeat against Charlton

Pompey v Charlton.Pompey v Charlton.
Pompey v Charlton.
Pompey kick-off 2023 at Fratton Park as they welcome Charlton in League One.

The Blues will be looking to start the New Year off with a bang as they go in search for their first league win in eight matches.

This has seen them slip to 10th in League One as pressure continues to heap on Danny Cowley’s side.

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The head coach delivered positive injury news ahead of this afternoon’s contest with Colby Bishop and Clark Robertson hoping to be fit, while Jay Mingi could return from illness.

Charlton have had a slow start to the campaign as they sit 18th in the table and recently appointed Dean Holden as their new boss in December after sacking Ben Garner.

You can follow all the build-up before we provide live commentary when the action gets under way from 3pm.

LIVE: Pompey v Charlton

Key Events

  • Pompey eye winning start in 2023.
  • Three changes as Curtis, Pigott and Scarlett come in
  • Blues without a league win since October.

Morrison replaced by Mingi for Pompey.

Morgan is replaced by Payne for the Addicks.

It was a tactical foul after stopping the break but he’s been sent off twice against Charlton this season now.

Pack has been sent off for Pompey after having been previously booked.

Sessegnon tries a long-range effort but it’s wide of the target.

Pack now into the book for a foul midway in the Pompey half.

Charlton have their first corner of the second half but Griffiths is able to punch clear.

Hackett goes into the book along with Dobson after an altercation on the far side.

Fraser’s looping free-kick hits the bar and Griffiths is able to claim the ball. Inches away from a third.

Morrell gives a free-kick away on the edge of the box on Fraser.