After a wait of 18 days, Pompey will finally be back in Championship action when they host Millwall at Fratton Park this evening (7.45pm kick-off). A combination of the international break and Storm Bert is behind that lengthy gap since a welcome home victory over Preston. Their next opponents did play at the weekend, however, with a stoppage-time finish from substitute Femi Azeez securing a 1-1 draw with high-flying Sunderland at The Den. It saw Neil Harris' men extend their unbeaten sequence to eight matches – a run that has included four stalemates and the same number of 1-0 victories. They are currently sitting eighth in the second tier standings and just a couple of points adrift of the play-off positions. It has been quite some turnaround since Harris – the Lions' all-time top scorer – returned for his second stint as boss back in February with the club looking in danger of the drop. This will be the first league meeting between the teams since a certain Harry Kane struck the only goal for the Londoners at Fratton Park in April 2012. But they did clash on the south coast in the first round of the Carabao Cup back in August, with Millwall again coming out narrowly on top against a much-changed Blues outfit. TEAM NEWS Jacob Farrell (knee), Conor Shaughnessy (calf), Zak Swanson (heel) and Jordan Williams (hamstring) remain sidelined for Pompey. Ibane Bowat is set to miss the the rest of the season with a serious knee injury, but Colby Bishop could feature after making a suprise appearance from the bench against Preston following his summer heart surgery. Calum Scanlon (back), Jake Cooper (knee), Adam Mayor (hamstring) and Billy Mitchell (quad) are all out injured for the Lions. VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM Read the thoughts of John Mousinho and Connor Ogilvie ahead of the big game. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 19 wins Millwall: 18 wins 25 draws At Fratton Park Pompey: 13 wins Millwall: 7 wins 11 draws Last Meeting Pompey 0 Millwall1 Carabao Cup R1 August 13 2024 TICKETS Tickets have sold out, but the ticket exchange will remain open until two hours before kick-off. Click here to read our matchday guide to find out what is happening around the ground ahead of the game and click here to read about some diversions around the stadium after the game. OFFICIALS Referee: Dean Whitestone Assistants: Daniel Leach and George Byrne Fourth Official: Gavin Ward Whitestone last took charge of Pompey when they were beaten by Millwall in the Carabao Cup earlier this season, showing two yellow cards to the hosts and one to the visitors. MATCH COVERAGE Supporters in the UK can watch the game live via the Sky Sports+ app. Those based overseas can see all the action on Pompey+, either through a monthly/annual subscription or by purchasing a match pass. The matchday show is live before the game for Pompey+ subscribers and overseas fans with a video subscription/match pass. George Wedlake will be joined by Andy Awford and Paul Robinson in the Fratton Park studio. Fans can get involved by sending messages and voicenotes to our Pompey+ WhatsApp channel* on +44 7457 413694 or via this link. Please note that the half-time and post-match shows are only available to watch for fans in regions where the game is being shown live on Pompey+. Audio commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham is available for Pompey+ subscribers or those who purchase an audio subscription/match pass. Click here for more details about using Pompey+, including the answers to some frequently asked questions. Locally-based fans who are not going to the game can listen as always via BBC Radio Solent or Express FM (not available online). *Please note that the WhatsApp service is only for sending messages to appear on the matchday show. The club will not be able to reply to any messages.
Millwall FC Starting Line Up:- Number1, L. Jensen Number15, J. Bryan Number3, M. Wallace Number6, J. Tanganga Number18, R. Leonard (c), Captain Number24, C. De Norre Number23, G. Saville Number11, O. Azeez Number9, T. Bradshaw Number25, R. Esse Number21, J. Coburn Substitutes:- Number22, A. Emakhu Number45, W. Harding Number39, G. Honeyman Number26, M. Ivanović Number17, M. Langstaff Number2, D. McNamara Number8, B. Mitchell Number13, L. Roberts Number14, R. Wintle
Colby Bishop starts upfront for Pompey, which is great news. No sign of Aussie striker Kusini Yengi in the squad. Young winger Harvey Blair is on the bench, along with Danish striker Elias Sørensen.
At the moment, there is a power cut at Fratton Park, so the floodlights have gone out in a packed stadium!! There may be a delay in the kick off tonight, with the kick off due in 1 minute.
It appears the game has been posponed. We are not having much luck even getting onto the pitch at the moment!!!!
Match postponed, despite the fact that the power was reinstated! Everyone was ready to kick off, so can only presume that Sky Sports were involved in the decision not to start the match, due to a problem with them not being able to show it ?!
"Tonight’s match against Millwall has been postponed for safety reasons due to circumstances beyond the club’s control. We will update fans further in due course". ......PFC official statement.
Andrew Moon - Sports Journalist 59m · Just spoken to #Pompey Chief Exec Andy Cullen… -issue due to electricity substation outside Fratton Park -lack of lighting in parts of stadium a safety concern -once reached 8:30 issues with Millwall fans getting home -would have played even if Sky couldn’t broadcast
A new date has been arranged for Pompey’s Championship home match against Millwall. The Fratton Park contest – which was postponed last week – will now take place on Tuesday, January 28 (7.45pm kick-off).
