RECAP as Portsmouth exit Carabao Cup after 3-2 defeat to Newport
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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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Hide AdThe 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.
Not sure about the 10 minute delay, the teams are all ready to kick-off five minutes earlier than expected.
We’re sat right behind the Newport fans with the drums and it’s starting to get loud with 15 minutes to go until kick-off.
Fan reaction
'The depth this season is the best since before the Jackett days' - Blues fans react to team news against Newport
Pompey fans have had their say on Pompey’s starting side to face Newport tonight.
The Joey Barton saga continues.
Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton breaks silence following horror tackle on Portsmouth’s ex-Norwich City and Swindon Town midfielder Louis Thompson
Joey Barton has broken his silence following Louis Thompson’s horror injury during Pompey’s 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers on Saturday.