Match Day Thread Cardiff City v Pompey - Carabao Cup 1st Round

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League hopes briefly take a back seat this evening, as Pompey visit Cardiff in the first round of the Carabao Cup (7.45pm kick-off).

Both sides have had mixed starts to their respective campaigns, with the visitors going into the game on the back of successive draws.

Their Championship hosts, meanwhile, began with a home win over recently relegated Norwich, but were then beaten at Reading a few days ago.

Steve Morison’s men will be looking for an improvement on last term, when they finished in 18th position, albeit comfortably clear of the drop zone.

The Bluebirds are embarking on their fourth successive season at this level, following top-flight relegation in 2019.

Tonight is the second time in five years that the sides have met in south Wales at this stage of the competition.

An own-goal had handed Pompey the lead in 2017, only for two of their former players – Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and Greg Halford – to ultimately give the hosts an extra-time triumph.

The most famous contest between the clubs, of course, took place on May 17 2008, when Kanu struck at Wembley to ensure the FA Cup would be heading back to Portsea Island.

If this evening’s tie finishes level after 90 minutes it will go straight to penalties, with no extra-time being played.


TEAM NEWS
Denver Hume (back), Joe Morrell (groin) and Jayden Reid (hamstring) remain missing for Pompey, who have doubts over Clark Robertson (foot) and Ryan Tunnicliffe (hamstring).

Marlon Pack will be keen to feature against his former club, having signed from Cardiff earlier in the summer.

There are familiar faces in the home squad, which includes former Fratton loanees Ryan Allsop and Mahlon Romeo.


HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 23 wins
Cardiff: 22 wins
15 draws

On the road
Pompey: 10 wins
Cardiff: 14 wins
7 draws


TICKETS
Please note that visiting supporters cannot purchase tickets at Cardiff City Stadium this evening.

If you have bought a concession ticket, you are advised to bring proof of age identification with you to the game.

Anybody collecting tickets tonight should visit ‘Gate 12’ near the away turnstiles.


OFFICIALS
Referee: Lee Swabey
Assistants: Christopher Husband and Thomas Harty
Fourth Official: Mark Derrien


MATCH COVERAGE
iFollow subscribers can listen to live commentary from Andy Moon and Guy Whittingham by signing into their account and visiting the match centre from around 7pm this evening.

Please note that there is no live video stream of Carabao Cup games on iFollow, including for overseas supporters.

Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either Express FM or BBC Radio Solent.


BETTING
Cardiff are the 7/10 favourites with VBET to reach the second round, while Pompey can be backed at 19/10.

 

We have made half a dozen changes to the starting line up, Brizzle. Giving four youngsters a run out, including Spurs loanee Dane Scarlett.

Interesting to see that another ex-Spurs youngster Kion Etete starts on your bench. We were looking to sign him earlier this Summer!

Let's hope it is a good game this evening

 

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Cardiff City Stadium

 

Match kicks off.

 

Joe PIgott wins the ball on the edge of the box and his effort is deflected past the post for a corner. 1st minute.

 

Yellow card for Curtis Nelson for a bad foul on Joe Pigott. 7 minutes.

 

Max Harris goal disallowed for offside. 12 minutes.

 

Attempt missed. Dane Scarlett (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Zak Swanson with a cross. 40 mins.

 

45 minutes up - 3 minutes added on.

 

Half time whistle. 0-0. We started well, but the Bluebirds then took control of the game, but have failed to take their chances.

 

Second half kicks off - Tom Lowery and Michael Morrison replace Marlon Pack and Sean Raggett.

 

Owen Dale collects at the back post, but there are three defenders on him and he can't force his shot through them, with Alnwick diving on the loose ball. 51 minutes.

 

Cardiff subs: R.Colwill and Ojo for Tanner and Whyte. 52 minutes.

 

Cheers!