Match Day Thread Pompey v Sheffield Wednesday

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Pompey exited their FA Cup at the weekend, but their form in the league has been mightily impressive.

Danny Cowley’s men are looking to collect three points for the fifth game in succession when they host Sheffield Wednesday this evening (7.45pm kick-off).

It means they sit ninth in the standings after 20 fixtures – a single place and point behind their opponents.

The Owls had the weekend off after their own FA Cup hopes were ended by Plymouth in a first round replay.

They were beaten 3-0 by Hartlepool in their last outing, although it was a much-changed side that exited the Papa John’s Trophy.

Darren Moore’s troops have their own decent record to protect, having not been defeated in League One since the start of October.

You have to go back 18 years to find the last meeting between the two sides, with Wednesday earning a shock 2-1 win on the south coast in April 2003.

That temporarily saw Pompey put the promotion champagne back on ice, although they did secure a place in the Premier League by beating Burnley a few days later.


TEAM NEWS

George Hirst and Joe Morrell both returned to training on Monday after recovering from a sickness bug.

But Louis Thompson is out with an abdominal issue, joining Clark Robertson (hip), Ryan Tunnicliffe (hamstring), Paul Downing (calf) and Jayden Reid (knee) on the sidelines.

Dennis Adeniran, Marvin Johnson and Liam Palmer could all return for the visitors following a spell on the sidelines.

The Sheffield Wednesday side might feature former Fratton loanees George Byers and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.


HEAD TO HEAD

Overall
Pompey: 27 wins
Sheff Wed: 26 wins
14 draws

At Fratton Park
Pompey: 18 wins
Sheff Wed: 9 wins
6 draws


TICKETS

Pompey fans can secure a seat for tonight's contest online here or by visiting the Anson Road ticket office.

Supporters coming to the ground this evening can also purchase tickets from the booth behind the Fratton End.

Fratton Park is now a cashless stadium, with contactless payments will be required in all food kiosks and hospitality areas, as well as for the purchase of tickets.

Portsmouth Football Club respectfully ask all supporters to adhere to the Code of Conduct to ensure an enjoyable and safe matchday experience for all.

The Victory Bar will be open for home fans from 5pm.



OFFICIALS

Referee: Sam Purkiss
Assistants: Christopher Kidd and Damith Bandara
Fourth Official: Carl Brook


BETTING
Sheffield Wednesday are the 27/20 favourites with VBET to secure three points, while Pompey can be backed at 19/10.

 

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Sam Purkiss is today's referee for Pompey vs Sheffield Wednesday

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Pompey's record with him in charge - P4 W1 D0 L3

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Wednesday's record with him in charge - P0 W0 D0 L0

 

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Game on!

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Tonight's game has passed a pitch inspection and will go ahead

 

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Half time score 0-0. Been an entertaining first half edged by Pompey, We had a number of chances to score with both George Hirst and Ronan Curtis going close with shots well saved by the Owls keeper. Early yellow card for Patterson for a nasty foul on George Hirst.

Hopefully, we can go on to score in the second half.

 

Half Time Match Stats:-

Home Team: Portsmouth ..............Away Team: Sheff Wed

Possession:

Home 56%
Away 44%

Shots:

Home 4
Away 6

Shots on Target:

Home 2
Away 1

Corners:

Home 3
Away 2

Fouls:

Home 5
Away 6

 

Final score. 0-0. Very good game to watch ! Reeco Hacket was booked for a foul in the 50th minute. In the 69th minute, the Owls were rightly reduced to ten men with Massimo Luongo red carded for a shocking challenge on Ronan Curtis.

Both Reeco Hacket and Ronan Curtis had superb shots well saved by Peacock-Farrell. Ellis Harrison replaced George Hirst in the 84th minute.

To my mind, we deserved the three points.

 

Final Match Stats:-

Home Team: Portsmouth ...............Away Team: Sheff Wed

Possession:

Home 60%
Away 40%

Shots:

Home 12
Away 9

Shots on Target:

Home 4
Away 2

Corners:

Home 8
Away 6

Fouls:

Home 12
Away 11

 

Tonight’s attendance at Fratton Park: 16,472 (incl 1,549 Sheff. Wed. fans)

 

Match Highlights:-

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