It is the start of a new era at Fratton Park, with head coach John Mousinho taking charge for the first time. A little over 24 hours after being unveiled as the new Blues boss, he will be trying to lead them to victory against Exeter (3pm kick-off). The former Oxford coach and player will also want to arrest a slide in form that has seen Pompey winless in League One since October. It means they have fallen to 15th in the table – albeit with up to four games in hand on other sides – and are five places below their next opponents. The Grecians have reacted well to life back at this level after claiming the runners-up spot in League Two last term. They have had to recover from losing boss Matt Taylor to Rotherham, with former Scotland international Gary Caldwell now in the dug-out. And City head to Portsea Island on a four-match unbeaten run that has seen them win their two most recent away contests. It finished goalless when the sides met in Devon on Boxing Day, but the last Fratton contest was a more memorable affair. Kenny Jackett’s men netted twice in stoppage-time to seal a dramatic 3-2 win that booked a place at Wembley in the 2020 EFL Trophy final. A minute's applause will be held before kick-off to pay tribute to former Pompey defender Anton Walkes, who died earlier this week at the age of 25. We will also remember two other members of the Blues family and fans are invited to join in with a minute's applause for Ace Rewcastle on eight minutes and Steve McLenaghan on 52 minutes. TEAM NEWS Marlon Pack has returned from suspension, but Pompey remain without Tom Lowery (hamstring), Jay Mingi (knee), Joe Rafferty (stomach), Jayden Reid (knee) and Clark Robertson (hip). Exeter will be without Josh Coley (groin), Sam Stubbs (knee) and Kyle Taylor (knee), while there are fitness doubts over Kegs Chauke. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 15 wins Exeter: 6 wins 9 draws At Fratton Park Pompey: 9 wins Exeter: 4 wins 1 draw OFFICIALS Referee: Ollie Yates Assistants: Paul Yates and Joseph Stokes Fourth Official: Adrian Tranter TICKETS There are an extremely limited number of tickets that are still available to buy online here. 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 accompanying commentary. Click here for more information about using iFollow on a matchday and click here for information on downloading the app, so you can access content on your mobile device. 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. Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either BBC Radio Solent or Express FM (not available online). BETTING Pompey are the 23/20 favourites with VBET to secure all three points, while the visitors can be backed at 9/4.
#Pompey Academy's U15s will be at Fratton Park today. Show your appreciation for the players and coaches during their half-time lap of honour. please log in to view this image
Marlon Pack captain's the team, new signing Matt Macey starts in goal, Ryley Towler makes full debut in defence.
Great save by Matt Macey, who dives to his left to tip Nombe's curling effort over the bar. 5th minute.
The fans rise to applaud young Ace Rewcastle on eight minutes, with the players also stopping to pay their respects. Lovely gesture.
Half time. 0-0.......We started ok, but then lost impetus. Exeter have played well, and but for new keeper Matt Macey making two excellent saves, we would be losing the match. Hope the second half is better for us please log in to view this image
Half Time Match Stats:- Home Team: Portsmouth ..........Away Team: Exeter Possession: Home 57% Away 43% Shots: Home 2 Away 7 Shots on Target: Home 0 Away 2 Corners: Home 1 Away 9 Fouls: Home 4 Away 1
please log in to view this image Congratulations to Marlon Pack who has been awarded the December goal of the month award in league one for his free kick at home to Ipswich town.
Plane flying over Fratton Park late in the first half, towing the banner shown below. please log in to view this image
Second half is underway. Exeter have made a substitution, with Archie Collins replacing Kgaogelo Chauke.
A minutes applause from the Pompey fans in the 52nd minute, celebrating the life of Pompey fan Steve 'Pompey Loyal' McLenaghan who did so much brilliant work to help save the club from liquidation.
Superb goal from skipper Marlon Pack with a right footed shot from outside the box. 57 minutes. Zak Swanson does well to keep the ball in play and whip in a cross that's headed clear, but only as far as Marlon Pack, who hits a 25-yard volley that finds the bottom corner.