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
Goal for Burton
32: Tom O’Connor gives the hosts the lead. It’s a nightmare for Lee Brown as he concedes possession to Jimmy Smith, who works the ball to O’Connor who impressively beats Bazunu from outside the box.
Curtis fires over
30: Another wasted opportunity from a Pompey free-kick as Curtis fires over the Burton goal, this time
Harness hits wall
26: After Curtis was pulled down on the edge of the box, Harness stepped up to take the free-kick but saw his effort bounce back off the Burton wall
Garratt Collects
23: Both teams are still searching for dominance at the Pirelli stadium but Harness did well to drive into the box before his lofted cross was collected by Garratt
Romeo fires wide
17: Romeo collects the ball on the right hand side, and does well to cut inside before unleashing a powerful effort just wide
Marquis header saved
14: Romeo whips an inviting ball into the box before Marquis directs a powerful header towards goal that Garratt does well to hold
Double block!
12: Daniel Jebbison finds space in the box before he sees his low effort blocked by Kieron Freeman before the former Sheffield United man leaps up to block his rebounded effort.
Lively start
11: Both teams are looking quick on attacking transitions, but Burton have the latest chance as Jonny Smith’s speculative volley bounces wide of the goal
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