RECAP as Portsmouth's winning run comes to end on Fratton return
MK Dons provide the testing opposition for Danny Cowley’s as the play-off contenders arrive at PO4.
The Blues have been bolstered on the eve of the game, as Hayden Carter’s arrival from Championship Blackburn was confirmed at noon.
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But we will be in place to bring you the team news as soon as it’s available on today’s live blog.
There will be all the usual build-up, talking points being discussed as well as video from Fratton.
Then it’s live commentary from 3pm as Cowley’s men attempt to close in on the top six.
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LIVE: Pompey 1 MK Dons 2
Key Events
- Pompey sign Hayden Carter on loan for the season
- Four changes as Bazunu, Williams, Harness and Raggett replace Bass, Thompson, Jacobs and Robertson.
- New boy Carter on bench
- Eisa opens scoring (20min)
- Corbeanu makes it 2-0 (45min)
- Hirst 2-1 (60min)
Covid checks
New Covid checks in place today at Fratton. All seems to be going well at this early stage, will get more hectic no doubt nearer to kick-off. Abdul the steward is just the man you need for such an occasion - and he’s keeping order with his trademark smile behind the Fratton End!
Will he play today?
Pompey are staying tight-lipped over whether Hayden Carter can play today (which makes you think he probably can!). The understanding was the defender was at the club and trained yesterday, so it points towards him being available. We’ll bring you teams news as soon as we have it.
Pompey are being tipped for big things over the second half of the season
Portsmouth tipped for play-off charge to join likes of Wigan Athletic and Oxford United at expense of Sheffield Wednesday, Plymouth Argyle, Ipswich Town and MK Dons
Pompey have been tipped to produce an explosive second half to the season and storm into the play-offs.
Here’s your matchday stats pack
Portsmouth v MK Dons: team news, predicted XIs, how to watch the game, keys stats and form guides
Pompey host MK Dons today in their first match at Fratton Park since December 11
The big news this lunchtime is Pompey have sealed a deal for promising Championship defender Hayden Carter. Here’s the details.
DONE DEAL: Portsmouth bolster squad as promising Blackburn Rovers defender arrives ahead of MK Dons clash
Pompey have confirmed the arrival of Hayden Carter on loan from Blackburn for the rest of the season.
We’re back!
It’s matchday as Pompey return to Fratton Park for the first time in five weeks.
MK Dons provide the testing opposition for Danny Cowley’s as the play-off contenders arrive at PO4.
The Blues have been bolstered on the eve of the game, as Hayden Carter’s arrival from Championship Blackburn was confirmed at noon.
Pompey are staying tight-lipped over the 22-year-old’s availability for today’s game, however.
But we will be in place to bring you the team news as soon as it’s available on today’s live blog.
There will be all the usual build-up, talking points being discussed as well as video from Fratton.
Then it’s live commentary from 3pm as Cowley’s men attempt to close in on the top six.
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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