Yet another Portsmouth cancellation as reserve game with AFC Bournemouth off

Pompey reserves’ clash against AFC Bournemouth tonight has been postponed.
By Will Rooney
Published 1st Oct 2019, 12:20 BST
Updated 1st Oct 2019, 13:39 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

The Blues were due to open their Central League Cup campaign against the Cherries at Baffins Milton Rovers’ PMC Stadium.

However, the heavy rain has meant the game has been cancelled and a new date will be rearranged.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

It’s yet another fixture Pompey have had called off this season.

Alex Bass may have featured for the reserves tonight against Bournemouth. Picture: Joe PeplerAlex Bass may have featured for the reserves tonight against Bournemouth. Picture: Joe Pepler
Alex Bass may have featured for the reserves tonight against Bournemouth. Picture: Joe Pepler

Kenny Jackett’s men had League One encounters with Rotherham (August 24) and Southend (September 7) postponed because of Victorious Festival and international call-ups respectively.

The Blues’ trip to Bury on September 14 was also axed after the Shakers were expelled from the Football League.

The reserves have now had two games cancelled.

They were set to travel to the Hawks in the Hampshire Senior Cup second round on September 18. However, floodlight failure at Westleigh Park meant that tie has been rearranged for Monday, October 7.

A youthful reserve side were earmarked to play Bournemouth, while either Alex Bass or Luke McGee would have featured in goal.

Related topics:The BluesPompeyPortsmouthBaffins Milton RoversKenny Jackett

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.