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Match Day Thread Pompey v Accrington Stanley

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    It is a simple equation for Pompey going into the final round of League One fixtures – win and they are in the play-offs.

    But Accrington will be looking to spoil the party when the sides meet at Fratton Park on Sunday (12pm kick-off).

    A draw or defeat could be enough for Danny Cowley’s men if Oxford and Charlton drop points against Burton and Hull respectively.

    That scenario could lead to plenty of chewed fingernails, however, and fans watching from home will hope for a more relaxed afternoon.

    John Coleman’s Stanley are sitting 13th in the third tier standings and have nothing but pride to play for.

    But you do not even have to go back two weeks to know that they will still likely provide stiff opponents for the Blues.

    A rearranged contest at a sodden Crown Ground resulted in the points being shared in a six-goal thriller.

    John Marquis thought he had nabbed an acrobatic stoppage-time winner, only to then inadvertently find his own net a few moments later.

    Accrington head south on a four-match unbeaten run, drawing their past three games against promotion contenders Sunderland, Pompey and Charlton.

    The most recent Fratton clash finished 1-1 and came on the final day of the 2018/19 campaign, with Ben Close on target.



    TEAM NEWS

    The injured trio of Alex Bass (foot), Ellis Harrison (knee) and Michael Jacobs (knee) are all still sidelined for Pompey.

    But Jack Whatmough has now completed a four-match ban, while Jordy Hiwula is available again after recovering from an ankle problem.

    Boyhood Blues fan Matt Butcher is a doubt for the visitors with a hamstring issue, while Ross Sykes has been out injured since January.


    HEAD TO HEAD
    Overall
    Pompey: 6 wins
    Accrington: 3 wins
    7 draws

    At Fratton Park
    Pompey: 4 wins
    Accrington: 1 win
    2 draws


    OFFICIALS
    Referee: Sam Purkiss
    Assistants: Hristo Karaivanov and Simon Shaw
    Fourth Official: Lee Swabey


    BETTING
    Pompey are the 8/15 favourites with VBET to secure all three points, while the visitors can be backed at 5/1.
     
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    An early goal or two for Pompey will undoubtedly reduce the number of trips to the toilet between 12:00 and 13:45!
     
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    So, Pompey replace Sean Raggett in the centre of defence with Jack Whatmough who is available after his four match suspension. Paul Downing to play alongside him. Raggett is on the bench.

    The other welcome news is the return to the bench for fit again striker Jordi Hiwula. He is a decent option to bring on as a substitute if John Marquis isn't firing on all cylinders !
     
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    Accrington Stanley Starting Line-Up:-

    • 40 Toby Savin
    • 18 Harvey Rodgers
    • 16 Ben Barclay
    • 2 Michael Nottingham
    • 4 Cameron Burgess
    • 36 Adam Phillips
    • 37 David Morgan
    • 8 Jonathan Russell
    • 11 Sean McConville
    • 19 Colby Bishop
    • 32 Dion Charles
    Substitutes:
    • 7 Paul Smyth
    • 13 Jack Buckley
    • 20 Tom Scully
    • 21 Harry Perritt
    • 22 Dan Martin
    • 24 Stephen Sama
    • 26 Lewis Mansell
     
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    Oxford 1-0 Burton
    Shodipo 10'

    Oxford currently 6th
     
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    How are the nerves lads .... glad it's not us
     
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    It's the proverbial squeaky bum time!

    Oxford are winning so we are currently out of contention.....
     
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    OMG .... not looking good but plenty of time
     
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    Oxford 2-0 up and well and truly in the box seat :steam:
     
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    You need a hell of a HT talk
     
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    HT

    As things stand we have 45 minutes remaining in our season
     
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    Half time and it's 0-1 to Stanley with a 23rd minute goal from Adam Phillips. It could have been 0-2 just on half time, but Colby Bishop was offside when he headed in a free kick.

    We have had two yellow cards, for Marcus Harness and Paul Downing for fouls.

    We started well, but cannot get into our stride at all. Need to improve for the second half.
     
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    Half Time Match Stats:-

    Home Team: Portsmouth ...........Away Team: Accrington

    Possession:

    Home 60%
    Away 40%

    Shots:

    Home 1
    Away 4

    Shots on Target:

    Home 1
    Away 2

    Corners:

    Home 2
    Away 5

    Fouls:

    Home 5
    Away 8
     
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    We need a miracle, Minxy, the way Stanley are playing !!
     
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    Have to agree they are looking good
     
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    Better start
     
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