RECAP as Portsmouth held to 1-1 draw against Shrewsbury at Fratton Park
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Danny Cowley’s men come in off the back of their 1-1 draw against Oxford United on Tuesday and are once again on home soil as they go in search of a much-need three points.
The Blues have won just one of their previous six league games which has seen them drop to sixth in the table, despite an impressive start.
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Hide AdIndeed, that could be put down to their injury woes with the head coach reporting that 10 players were on the treatment table following the midweek contest.
Steve Cotterill returns to Fratton Park where he spent 16 months in charge between 2010 and 2011 and will be looking to help his current side close in on the play-offs.
You can follow the action with build-up, updates, team news, and video before live coverage when the game gets under way from 3pm.
LIVE: Pompey v Shrewsbury
Key Events
- Pompey back in action after midweek draw against Oxford.
- Koroma and Dale come in for Hackett and Curtis.
- Danny Cowley reporting 10 players could be out injured.
Good afternoon!
Good afternoon and welcome to Fratton Park as Pompey take on Shrewsbury in League One.
Danny Cowley’s men are looking to find their early-season momentum once again as they look to improve on their one win in six league games.
The Blues boss reporting 10 players were on the treatment table following their draw with Oxford but he is hopeful a number could return.
Steve Cotterill returns to PO4 where he spent 16 months in the dugout between 2010 and 2011 as his side look to close the gap on the play-offs.
Follow all the build-up with us before we provide live commentary when the games gets under way from 3pm.
Injury woes
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Pompey XI
Starting XI: Griffiths, Swanson, Raggett, Robertson, Ogilvie, Dale, Mingi, Tunnicliffe, Koroma, Bishop, Scarlett.
Subs: Oluwayemi, Freeman, Morrison, Hume, Curtis, Hackett, Pigott.