RECAP as Portsmouth exit Carabao Cup after 3-2 defeat to Newport

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Pompey are in action once again as Danny Cowley’s men take on Newport in the second round of the Carabao Cup.

The Blues make their second trip to South Wales in 14 days after they comprehensively beat Cardiff 3-0 in the first round of the competition.

Indeed, the Fratton Park outfit will be looking to continue their impressive start to the campaign as they’re yet to taste defeat in both league and cup.

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The Pompey boss is expected to make plenty of changes to the side that beat Bristol Rovers on Saturday, with Joe Morrell, Clark Robertson and Denver Hume all in contention after their spells on the sidelines.

We’ll provide build-up, gossip, team news and video ahead of kick-off before live commentary when the action gets under way from 7.45pm at Rodney Parade.

LIVE: Newport v Pompey

Key Events

  • Pompey take on Newport in second round of Carabao Cup.
  • Danny Cowley makes eight changes.
  • Curtis double puts Blues ahead.

The Exiles break forward again by Mnoga clears for a throw.

Lowery tries to break but has the ball deflected off his arm and concedes a free-kick half-way in the Newport half.

The resulting corner is cleared by Scarlett but concedes a throw for the hosts.

Newport again come forward and Wildig has an attempt that’s almost put in by Mnoga.

Pompey struggling in the early stages so far.

Pompey fail to clear and Farquharson has an attempt saved before Evans’ looping ball in is just wide of the goal

Evans gets in behind Swanson on the left and wins the hosts the frirst corner of the game.

Swanson struggling early on after following a far tackle from Will Evans.

Pompey get the game under way at Rodney Parade.