Match Day Thread Pompey v Wigan

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Pompey will be looking to continue their promotion party when they host Wigan in the final Fratton fixture of the season on Saturday (3pm kick-off).

The new League One champions might seemingly have little left to play for, but there is still the chance to finish on 100 points – a feat the club have never previously achieved.

It is only pride at stake for their opponents, who have long since secured their third tier status for another campaign.

That would have been done earlier had it not been for an eight-point deduction received by the EFL for financial issues following their relegation last term.

Shaun Maloney’s men appeared to have one eye on the beach when they went four matches without a win recently.

But they bounced back last Saturday to record an impressive 2-1 victory at in-form play-off chasers Lincoln.

Goals from Regan Poole and Paddy Lane saw Pompey come out on top in the reverse fixture back in September.

And they fought from 2-0 down – with Callum Lang among the Latics scorers – to triumph in the most recent Fratton contest.

George Hirst’s brace and a late Aiden O’Brien winner temporarily delayed the visitors’ claim to the League One crown in April 2022.


TEAM NEWS
Josh Dockerill (knee), Tom McIntyre (ankle), Joe Morrell (knee), Regan Poole (knee), Anthony Scully (ankle) and Alex Robertson (hamstring) are all out for the remainder of the season.

Zak Swanson (groin) is also sidelined, while the game likely comes too soon for Terry Devlin after a return to training following his shoulder injury.

Stephen Humphrys (ankle), Jordan Jones (thigh), Liam Shaw (calf) and Josh Stones (foot) are missing for the visitors.


VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM
Read the thoughts of Blues boss John Mousinho ahead of the game.



HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 13 wins
Wigan 7 wins
4 draws

At Fratton Park
Pompey: 7 wins
Wigan: 3 wins
2 draws


OFFICIALS
Referee: Dean Whitestone
Assistants: James Wilson and Graham Kane
Fourth Official: Jacob Miles


TICKETS
Seats have sold out, but the ticket exchange will remain open until 10am on Saturday.

If you are coming to the game, click here to find out what is happening around the ground ahead of kick-off, including news of pre-match presentations.


MATCH COVERAGE
Domestic iFollow subscribers can listen to live commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham by signing into their account and visiting the match centre from around 2pm on Saturday.

Overseas subscribers and match pass holders can watch all the action live, with four-camera coverage, replays and accompanying commentary.

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We will have key updates throughout the game on Twitter and a detailed blog via the match centre.

There will be post-match reaction on the website and our official YouTube channel, with highlights to follow on Sunday.

Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either BBC Radio Solent or Express FM (not available online).

 

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Wigan Athletic Starting Line Up:-

1 Sam Tickle GK
5 Steven Sessegnon DF
24 Luke Chambers DF
6 Charlie Hughes (C) DF
4 Liam Morrison DF
8 Matthew Smith MF
18 Jonny Smith MF
26 Babajide Adeeko MF
10 Thelo Aasgaard MF
17 Martial Godo MF
23 Charlie Kelman FW

Substitutes

12 Ben Amos
15 Jason Kerr
3 Tom Pearce
20 Callum McManaman
21 Scott Smith
28 Josh Magennis
22 Chris Sze

 

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Match kicks off.

 

Steven Sessegnon passes the ball straight to Colby Bishop, who tries to catch Sam Tickle off his line, but hits his shot wide. 6 minutes.

 

A cheer from the Milton End when a beach ball drifts onto the pitch and blows into the Wigan goal !

 

Callum Lang finds space to run into, but his shot is blocked and Christian Saydee then sends a cross drifting just over the head of Colby Bishop at the back post. 10 minutes.

 

Jonny Smith's drive beats the dive of Will Norris and bounces back off the post. 12 minutes.

 

Callum Lang is booked for kicking the ball away. 17 minutes.

 

0-1 to Wigan with a goal from Luke Chambers. 22 minutes.

 

Colby Bishop right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Connor Ogilvie with a headed pass. 24 minutes.

 

Owen Moxon right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.. 26 minutes.

 

Charlie Hughes is booked for hauling down Colby Bishop. 32 minutes.

 

Sean Raggett header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Marlon Pack following a set piece situation. 35 minutes.

 

Wilf Norris sticks out a hand to brilliantly keep out Kelman's deflected strike and Chambers puts the loose ball wide. 41 minutes.

 

45 minutes up - 2 minutes added on.

 

Half time. 0-1 to Wigan, who have played very well. Pompey seem a bit lethargic after Tuesday night's fantastic effort.