It is fair to say that John Mousinho is a pretty popular person on Portsea Island right now after guiding Pompey to the top of the League One table. But both bosses will get a good reception at the Croud Meadow on Saturday, when his side visit Shrewsbury (3pm kick-off). The hosts are led by Matt Taylor, who made more than 200 appearances during his time as a Blues player and helped guide the club into the Premier League. He cut his managerial teeth at Walsall before replacing Steve Cotterill as Shrews boss over the summer. And with just one defeat from the past five league fixtures, the Shropshire outfit are currently sitting comfortably in 11th position. They enjoyed a 1-0 victory at Wycombe in their last outing and have also advanced to the third round of the FA Cup, where they will host Wrexham in the new year. Pompey fans should also note that Shrewsbury’s form is much better on their own patch, with six wins from 10 matches. It finished 1-1 in last season’s corresponding contest, as Marlon Pack struck late to cancel out Rob Street’s opener. TEAM NEWS Pompey are missing Tino Anjorin (hamstring), Josh Dockerill (knee), Connor Ogilvie (ankle) and Regan Poole (knee). But Colby Bishop and Anthony Scully are both available again following injuries, while Abu Kamara has recovered from the knock that forced him off against Bolton. Tom Bayliss (ankle), Ryan Finnigan (ankle) Tom Flanagan (knee), George Nurse (knee), Kieran Phillips (knee) and Elliot Thorpe (back) are all absent for Shrewsbury. The home side are also likely to be without Brandon Fleming (ankle) and Jason Sraha (ankle), despite their returns to training. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 17 wins Shrewsbury: 10 wins 6 draws On the road Pompey: 5 wins Shrewsbury: 8 wins 3 draws TICKETS Tickets are no longer available to buy from Pompey and will not be sold to away fans at Shrewsbury on the day of the game. If you do have a ticket, then click here to read a guide to visiting the Croud Meadow. OFFICIALS Referee: Lee Swabey Assistants: Callum Jones and Samuel Fudge Fourth Official: Steven Plane 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 replays and 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 key updates throughout the game on Twitter and a detailed blog via the match centre. There will be post-match reaction on the website and our official YouTube channel, with highlights to follow on Sunday. Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either BBC Radio Solent or Express FM (not available online).
Shrewsbury Town Starting Line Up:- 1 Marko Marosi 22 Cheyenne Dunkley 4 Joe Anderson 5 Morgan Feeney 16 Aaron Pierre 42 Nohan Kenneh 14 Taylor Perry 26 Jordan Shipley 7 Carl Winchester 9 Ryan Bowman 11 Daniel Udoh Substitutes 3 Malvind Benning 13 Harry Burgoyne 15 Tunmise Sobowale 27 Max Mata 34 Nana Owusu-Gyimah 43 Jack Loughran 45 Luca Whitney
Pompey have an unchanged starting line up today, which means fit again striker and leading goal scorer Colby Bishop is named on the bench. A strong looking bench for us today. Shrewsbury are managed by ex-Pompey legend Matty Taylor!
Yellow card for Sean Raggett. 11 minutes. Sean Raggett is shoved off the ball by Udoh, and yet it's the Pompey defender who is booked for not letting the Shrewsbury man take a quick throw
Right on half time, Abu Kamara puts Pompey ahead ! 45 + 2 minutes. Nobody deals with Marlon Pack's long throw into the box and Abu Kamara hooks the ball home at the back post. His 5th goal of the season.
Half time score. 0-1 to Pompey. Well deserved lead for us. Every time Kusini Yengi has touched the ball in the first half, Aaron Pierre has wrapped his arms around him, but not once has he been booked
Half Time Match Stats:- Home Team: Shrewsbury......... Away Team: Portsmouth Possession: Home 21% Away 79% Shots: Home 3 Away 5 Shots on Target: Home 3 Away 2 Corners: Home 0 Away 3 Fouls: Home 4 Away 3
Paddy Lane's left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Marlon Pack. 49 minutes.
0-2 now with a goal from skipper Marlon Pack. 62 minutes. Paddy Lane has all the time in the world to run onto Jack Sparkes' ball down the left, cut inside and square for Marlon Pack to tap home at the near post.
