RECAP Game overshadowed by medical emergency as Blues make it 10 unbeaten in league

Pompey travel to Cambridge United today for their first game since December 11.Pompey travel to Cambridge United today for their first game since December 11.
Pompey travel to Cambridge United today for their first game since December 11.
Welcome to the Abbey Stadium for today’s clash between Pompey and Cambridge United.

The Blues return to action after 23 days, after seeing four games cancelled due to Covid outbreaks in the camp of Danny Cowley’s squad, Exeter and Plymouth.

Follow us for all the latest.

Designed with Pompey fans in mind

Get unlimited access to all The News’ sports coverage without the need for a full subscription. Play-by-plays of every match, in-depth analysis, live blogs and exclusive interviews starting from just £2 per month; that’s just 50p per week - click HERE to subscribe.

Cambridge United 0 Pompey 0

Key Events

  • Pompey make one change from Morecambe outing - Joe Morrell in for Miguel Azeez
  • Downing, Jacobs, Marquis and Harrison all on the bench
  • No known new Covid cases in Pompey’s squad
  • Home side down to 10 with Smith sent off
  • Medical emergency leads to 21 minutes of stoppage time

The fan has now been stretchered across the pitch to applause from all four stands. Both sets of players have returned to the pitch. #Pompey

The fan has now been stretchered across the pitch to applause from all four stands. Both sets of players have returned to the pitch. #Pompey

Stoppage in play for medical emergency

The Pompey players have left the pitch and have headed for the dressing room a hush descends over the Abbey Stadium. All thoughts and prayers with the fan concerned.

Play stopped at Cambridge with a fan in the home end apparently needing emergency medical treatment. #Pompey

Ogilvie is fouled on halfway to the ire of the home crowd but Smith is off for a second yellow after the ref adjudges he caught the Pompey man with a flailing arm.

Play stopped with Ironside receiving treatment, who’s okay to continue.

Harness’ corner is a better delivery but is headed clear with out any Pompey pressure on the ball.

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.