RECAP: Burton Albion 2-1 Portsmouth: Pompey's winless run extends to eight games in all competitions
Pompey are still waiting for their first win since August as they fall to defeat at the Pirelli Stadium
Reeco Hackett-Fairchild’s free-kick unfortunately couldn’t spark a Blues fight back as Danny Cowley’s side found themselves two-goals down after 60 minutes.
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LIVE: Burton v Pompey
Key Events
- Pompey are now winless in eight games in all competitions
- Reeco Hackett-Fairchild’s free-kick couldn’t spark a Blues comeback
Pompey improving
55: Lee Brown whips in an inviting cross to the back-post where Mahlon Romeo can only direct his half-volley over the crossbar
Brilliant Bazunu
51: Bazunu produces a pin-point drop kick into the space behind the Brewers defence, and Marquis’ endeavor forces the hosts to hook the ball out for a throw-in
Burton on the offensive
47: Akins drives down to the touchline and drills a ball across the box that is cleared by Raggett. The hosts have once again started the better following the re-start
Half-Time Stats
Shots: Burton 8-4 Pompey
Shots on target: Burton 2-1 Pompey
Possession: Burton 26%-74% Pompey
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