Match Day Thread Pompey v Crystal Palace U21's - Papa Johns Trophy

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Pompey will end their Papa John’s Trophy Southern Group B campaign by hosting Crystal Palace’s under-21 side this evening (7.45pm kick-off).

With defeats to AFC Wimbledon and Sutton in their opening two fixtures, chances of progression to the knockout stages are slim.

It is not totally out of the question, although claiming three points against the Eagles is the absolute minimum requirement.

The Dons would also need to be beaten at Sutton, while there also has to be a goal difference swing of at least four.

Tonight’s visitors also know that victory would not necessarily guarantee a spot in the last 32 of the competition, although a single point could still be enough.

Paddy McCarthy’s young team lost 3-0 to Sutton in their opening fixture, but responded with a 2-0 success at Plough Lane.

They sit seventh in the top tier of Premier League 2, battling from behind to beat Chelsea in their last outing.

If the game finishes level after 90 minutes, both sides will collect a point. A penalty shoot-out would then be held to decide who earns a bonus point.


TEAM NEWS
Danny Cowley has revealed there will be a mixture of youth and experience on display, with several academy players likely to feature in the matchday squad.

Ellis Harrison (ankle), Jayden Reid (knee), Clark Robertson (hip) and Ryan Tunnicliffe (hamstring) are all sidelined.

Paul Downing and Liam Vincent have both returned to full training, but this evening’s match comes too soon for the duo.


HEAD TO HEAD*
Overall
Pompey: 16 wins
Crystal Palace: 22 wins
22 draws

At Fratton Park
Pompey: 9 wins
Crystal Palace: 5 wins
16 draws

*Matches against Crystal Palace's first team


OFFICIALS
Referee: Will Finnie
Assistants: Kevin Howick and Adrian Tranter
Fourth Official: James Vallance


MATCH COVERAGE
Supporters at home and abroad can watch the contest live (please note coverage will be provided by a single camera) by purchasing an iFollow match pass and visiting the match centre.

Domestic iFollow subscribers can also enjoy audio commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham, but will need to purchase a match pass if they want to watch the game.

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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 Wednesday.

Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either Express FM or BBC Radio Solent.


BETTING
Crystal Palace are the 29/20 favourites with VBET to secure all three points, while Pompey can be backed at 31/20.

 

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So, two academy players in Harvey Hughes and Adam Payce are in the starting line-up, with seven more on the substitutes bench. Good experience for the youngsters !

 

Crystal Palace U21's Starting Line Up:-

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I'm watching the match on iFollow. Been a decent first half.

 

Half time whistle. 1-0 to Pompey with a lovely goal from Miguel Azeez (his first for the club) in the 32nd minute.

Could have had more. Two decent shots from George Hirst who has played well so far, and a superb effort from Michael Jacobs.

 

Half Time Match Stats:-

Home Team: Pompey .......Away Team: Crystal Palace

Possession:.......51%.........................49%

Shots: ...............10 (4 on target) .........2 (0 on target)

Fouls: ...............66 ..............................3

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Final whistle. Pompey 3 v 0 Crystal Palace.

Harry Jewitt-White came on for Louis Thompson at half time. Nice headed goal from Gassan Ahadme (his first for the club) in the 54th minute from a Kieron Freeman cross made it 2-0.

3-0 after 90 + 3 minutes, with a first Pompey goal from striker George Hirst, who to my mind had a great game, and was man of the match.

We brought on youngsters Alfie Bridgman for Adam Payce in the 88th minute, and Izzy Kabba for Gassan Ahadme after 90 + 5 minutes.

I understand that Pompey are through to the next stage of this much maligned trophy - sorry Lapras

Very good game to watch, and an excellent Pompey performance.

 

Full Time Match Stats:-

Home Team: Pompey .......Away Team: Crystal Palace

Possession:.......53% .........................47%
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Shots: ...............22 (9 on target) .........10 (2 on target)

Fouls: ...............11 ..............................8

Corners: ............6 ..............................2

 

Tonight's Attendance: 1,660 (incl. 171 Palace fans)

 

Very strange rules, Ides !! We went through on more goals scored than AFC Wimbledon, despite the results in the two earlier games.

 

Match Highlights:-

https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1103432545?-11209:804

 

Pompey have been drawn away to Exeter in the second round of the
@PapaJohnsTrophy.

The tie will be played at St James Park in the week commencing November 29, with a confirmed date and ticket details announced in due course.