RECAP: Shrewsbury 1-2 Portsmouth: Ex-Norwich man Louis Thompson hands Blues three points in dramatic game that saw a red card and former Sunderland man score
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After finding themselves a goal down, the Blues turned the game on its head thanks to Aiden O’Brien’s leveller and Louis Thompson’s late strike.
Recap the game with updates as they happened.
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Key Events
- Danny Cowley’s side return to action after 10 days away
- The Blues are looking to record the third consecutive league victory
- Tyler Walker aiming to score first goal since his loan arrival from Coventry
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Here’s how the Fratton faithful reacted to tonight’s team news at New Meadow
'Great to see O'Brien starting' - How Portsmouth fans reacted to team news at Shrewsbury
Pompey fans have reacted to Danny Cowley’s team news at Shrewsbury
Team news lowdown
Attacker handed Pompey full debut as Danny Cowley makes four changes at Shrewsbury
Aiden O’Brien is handed his Pompey full debut as their clash at Shrewsbury survives the weather.
Some breaking news before kick-off
Portsmouth announce former Nottingham Forest coach James Barlow as new academy chief
Pompey have announced James Barlow as the club’s new academy head of coaching.
Shrewsbury v Portsmouth: ground and travel updates as Blues fans head to Montgomery Waters Meadow
There’s plenty of nervous Pompey fans out there as they set off on their travels again for tonight’s game at Shrewsbury.
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Good evening from Montgomery Waters Meadow!
Danny Cowley’s side are aiming to record three consecutive league victories, as they return to action for the first time in 10 days.
The Blues are looking to put the controversy and disappointment of Saturday’s postponement at Crewe behind them against Steve Cotterill’s side.