please log in to view this image Pompey have been drawn at home to Southern League Premier Division South side Harrow Borough in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup. The tie – which sees the sides meet competitively for the first time – will take place at Fratton Park on the weekend of November 5-8. The visitors have already had to negotiate four qualifying rounds to reach this stage of the competition. Steve Baker's side have seen off Ramsgate, Welling, Marlow and Chelmsford to earn their trip to the south coast. They shocked the latter side from the National League South by battling from behind to 4-2 on home soil at Earlsmead Stadium on Saturday, courtesy of James Ewington's hat-trick and an Imran Uche strike. It meant that the Reds would compete in the FA Cup first round proper for just the fifth time in the club's history. Harrow are currently sitting 10th in their division, with five wins and the same number of defeats from their 10 fixtures.
The Blues can put their quest for points to one side for a week, as they try to secure a place in the second round of the Emirates FA Cup. Danny Cowley’s side will want to avoid becoming victims of a giant-killing when they host non-league Harrow on Saturday (3pm kick-off). The visitors compete in the Southern Football League Premier Division South – the seventh tier of English football. That is the same level as Pompey’s neighbours Gosport, a side they beat 1-0 last week as part of a six-match winning run. The last outing for Steve Baker’s men saw them narrowly win at South Park to reach the first round proper of the FA Trophy. In the cup, Borough have already seen off Ramsgate, Welling, Marlow and Chelmsford to set up their trip to the south coast. That latter success ensured that the club would be competing at this stage of the competition for just the fifth time in their history. The Blues, of course, have plenty of FA Cup pedigree, having lifted the famous silverware in 1939 and 2008. Under Kenny Jackett’s charge, they reached the third round last term, seeing off Ipswich and King’s Lynn before a narrow defeat at Bristol City. TEAM NEWS Ryan Tunnicliffe is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury during last weekend’s win over Bolton. Skipper Clark Robertson (hip) is still out of action, along with Ellis Harrison (ankle) and Jayden Reid (knee). Paul Downing (hamstring) and Liam Vincent (shin) are not in contention after only recently returning to training. Midfielder Kunle Otudeko is set to miss out for the visitors after limping from the field last week, joining Ahmet Biler, Marc Charles-Smith, Anthony O’Connor, David Taylor and Ben Tricker in the treatment room. HEAD TO HEAD There have been no previous competitive meetings between the sides. Pompey won 3-2 in a pre-season friendly in August 1987, though, courtesy of goals from Eamonn Collins, Paul Birch and Ian Baird. TICKETS Pompey fans can secure a seat by visiting the Anson Road ticket office. On the day of the game, they can also be purchased from the ticket booth behind the Fratton End. All parking must be pre-booked here, with spaces currently on sale for the games on Saturday and Tuesday. 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 12pm on Saturday. OFFICIALS Referee: Scott Tallis Assistants: Stuart Butler and Darren Blunden Fourth Official: Michael Ryan SECOND ROUND DRAW The draw for the second round of the FA Cup will be shown live on ITV4 following the conclusion of the Dagenham & Redbridge v Salford tie. Click here to see all the ball numbers. BETTING Pompey are the 2/11 favourites with VBET to reach the second round, while the visitors can be backed at 13/1.
Harrow Borough Starting Line Up:- 1 Joshua Strizovic 2 Samuel Adenola 4 James Mansfield 5 Shaun Preddie 3 James Taylor 6 Leo Donnellan 8 Imran Uche 11 Frank Keita 7 George Moore 10 Michael Bryan 9 James Ewington Substitutes 12 Joseph Otudeko 13 Lee Pearce 14 Lewis Cole 15 Ayodeji Owoeye 16 David Ozobia 17 Dernell Wynter 18 Ahmet Biler 19 Ben Tricker 20 Alfie Cain
Early chance for Pompey, but Miguel Azeez and Ronan Curtis both see efforts blocked in quick succession. 2 minutes.
Marcus Harness sends in a dangerous low delivery from the the right that somehow evades the touch of both John Marquis and Miguel Azeez. 2 minutes.
A chance for the visitors, as James Ewington angles in a low shot that Gavin Bazunu has to deal with. 7 minutes.
Attempt missed. Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Miguel Azeez with a cross following a corner. 8 minutes.
Joe Morrell releases Mahlon Romeo down the right and his fierce angled drive is parried away by Strizovic, with the loose ball not running for Marcus Harness. 19 minutes.
Attempt missed. George Moore (Harrow Borough) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Leo Donnellan with a headed pass. 26 minutes.
Now Ronan Curtis fizzes a long-range shot narrowly over after receiving a pass from Conor Ogilvie. 27 minutes.
Marcus Harness (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the centre of the box, from a Mahlon Romeo cross. 28 minutes.
The lead should be doubled as Marcus Harness sends the ball across the face of goal, but a sliding John Marquis can't bundle it over the line. 29 minutes.