RECAP: Exeter 2-3 Portsmouth - Record-breaking Ronan Curtis snatches victory as Blues progress in EFL Trophy
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The Republic of Ireland international broke Yakubu’s record to be the club’s leading scorer in the 21st century with two late goals.
Danny Cowley’s side were staring elimination in the eyes before the forward’s intervention.
Re-live all the wild action with our live updates.
LIVE: Exeter vs Pompey
Key Events
- Pompey are in second round action in the Papa John’s Trophy
- Danny Cowley fields a strong team including Marquis, Harness, Romeo, and Morrell
FORM GUIDE EXETER
D - Forest Green 0-0 Exeter
L - Sutton United 2-1 Exeter
L - Exeter 0-1 Tranmere
L - Exeter 2-1 Northampton
L - Cambridge 2-1 Exeter
FORM GUIDE POMPEY
D - Cambridge 0-0 Pompey
W- Pompey 2-0 Morecambe
D - Pompey 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday
L - Pompey 1-2 Harrogate Town
W - Gillingham 0-1 Pompey
How the Fratton faithful reacted to the team news
'Surprised we've gone so strong' - How Portsmouth fan's reacted to Exeter team news
The Fratton faithful have been reacting to Pompey’s Papa John’s trophy team news tonight.
The lowdown on Pompey team news
Striking rivals surprisingly handed forward partnership as Pompey field strong side against Exeter
John Marquis returns to Pompey’s side for tonight’s Papa John’s Trophy clash with Exeter.
MATCHDAY
Good evening from a wet and windy Exeter where Pompey are looking to book their place in the third round of the Papa John’s Trophy.
Danny Cowley is expected to rotate tonight with a number of fringe players making the 18 to have travelled to Devon.
A trip to Cambridge United next Tuesday is up for grabs.