Match Day Thread Pompey v Charlton Athletic

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Pompey will be looking to start the new year by halting their winless run when they host Charlton on Sunday (3pm kick-off).

The two sides currently share an unwanted record of not having tasted success in League One since October 22.

Sean Raggett’s goal secured a 1-0 victory for the Blues at Forest Green that day, while the Addicks triumphed by the same scoreline at Shrewsbury.

Both have enjoyed success in other competitions since then and Danny Cowley’s men have an exciting trip to Tottenham to look forward in the FA Cup to next weekend.

Charlton were shocked by Stockport in the second round, but have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.

They saw off top-flight Brighton on penalties just before Christmas to set up to a visit to Manchester United in just over a week’s time.

Dean Holden watched that match from the stands after replacing Ben Garner as manager and has overseen a draw with Peterborough and defeat at Oxford in his first two games.

It leaves the Londoners sitting 18th in the standings and just three points above the drop zone with half their fixtures played.

Pompey slumped to a 3-0 defeat when they visited The Valley earlier this season, while Charlton have won nine of the past 10 Fratton Park contests.



TEAM NEWS
Louis Thompson (leg) is moving closer to a return to action, with Tom Lowery (hamstring) also back in training.

Kieron Freeman (calf), Joe Rafferty (stomach) and Jayden Reid (knee) remain sidelined, while there are doubts over Colby Bishop (rib) and Clark Robertson (hip).

Mandela Egbo (quad), Eoghan O’Connell (knee), Conor McGrandles (ankle) and Joe Wollacott (finger) are all missing for the visitors.

Charlton also have doubts over the fitness of Chuks Aneke (hamstring), Diallang Jaiyesimi (hip)and Steven Sessegnon (knee).



HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 46 wins
Charlton: 39 wins
28 draws

At Fratton Park
Pompey: 27 wins
Charlton: 18 wins
11 draws



OFFICIALS
Referee: Tom Reeves
Assistants: Michael Webb and Declan O’Shea
Fourth Official: David Rock



TICKETS
There are still a limited number of tickets available to buy online here and, subject to availability, they can be purchased at Fratton Park on the day of the game.

Please be aware of the continuing rail strike action and check before you travel to Fratton Park.



MATCH COVERAGE
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We will have updates throughout the game on Twitter and the match centre. You can also see behind-the-scenes content on our Instagram story.

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

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



BETTING
Pompey are the 87/100 favourites with VBET to secure all three points, while the visitors can be backed at 14/5.

 

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Half time. 1-1. Charlton took the lead in the 23rd minute with a fine goal from Rak-Sakyi.

We equalised just before half time in the 45 + 3rd minute, with a nice controlled finish by Connor Ogilvie, following a corner kick.

We need to take control of the match in the second half.

 

Half Time Match Stats:-

Home Team: Portsmouth ..........Away Team: Charlton

Possession:

Home 42%
Away 58%

Shots:

Home 8
Away 6

Shots on Target:

Home 3
Away 1

Corners:

Home 3
Away 3

Fouls:

Home 9
Away 5

 

Final whistle 1-3 home defeat. Shocking second half ! We deserved nothing from the match against a pretty average team.

We brought on three subs at half time, Colby Bishop for Joe Pigott, Reeco Hackett for Dane Scarlett, and Michael Jacobs for Ronan Curtis.

Charlton went 1-2 ahead on the 49th minute with a goal from Scott Fraser.

Both George Dobson and Reeco Hackett were booked for a 'skirmish' in the 56th minute. Marlon Pack was booked for a foul in the 63rd minute.

6 minutes later Marlon Pack recieved a second yellow (then a red) for an innocuous challenge on a Charlton player who went down like a "sack of spuds" !

In the 74th minute, Jay Mingi replaced Michael Morrison. In the 80th minute, Josh Koroma replaced Zak Swanson.

To add injury to insult, Owen Dale was unfortunate to score an own goal when the ball bounced off him into his own net, after 90 + 4 minutes.

 

Final Match Stats:-

Home Team: Portsmouth .........Away Team: Charlton

Possession:

Home 49%
Away 51%

Shots:

Home 10
Away 13

Shots on Target:

Home 4
Away 3

Corners:

Home 5
Away 6

Fouls:

Home 15
Away 7

 

Today's Attendance: 18,468 (incl. 1,380 away fans)

 

Match Highlights:-

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