Match Day Thread Charlton Athletic v Pompey

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Pompey halted their losing run by claiming a dramatic draw with Plymouth at Fratton Park earlier in the week.

Now the challenge is to make a return to winning ways when they visit Charlton on Saturday (3pm kick-off).

There were plenty of arrivals and departures at The Valley over the summer, with the squad taking some time to gel.

The Addicks have secured a solitary League One victory so far this season – a 2-0 success over Crewe – and are currently sitting just inside the drop zone.

They were also in action on Tuesday night, but let slip a one-goal lead and had to settle for a point at Gillingham.

Nigel Adkins is in the hot-seat after replacing Lee Bowyer – who left to take charge of Birmingham – in March.

They were sitting in sixth spot when he arrived, but despite just one loss in the final 10 games, they missed out on the play-offs on goal difference.

Both sides won on the road in last season’s meetings, with Pompey securing an impressive 3-1 triumph in the capital.

Michael Jacobs, Tom Naylor and Andy Cannon were on target for Kenny Jackett’s men in a game that was delayed by three days because of a waterlogged pitch.


TEAM NEWS
Connor Ogilvie could return from a quad injury to feature, but skipper Clark Robertson (hip) is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after seeing a specialist.

Forward Jayden Reid (knee) and full-back Liam Vincent (shin) are also long-term absentees for the Blues.

The Addicks will be without Jake Forster-Caskey (knee), Ryan Inniss (thigh) and Ronnie Schwartz (calf).

Former Pompey players Craig MacGillivray, Jason Pearce and Jayden Stockley are all expected to be involved for the hosts.


HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 46 wins
Charlton: 37 wins
27 draws

At Charlton
Pompey: 19 wins
Charlton: 20 wins
16 draws


OFFICIALS
Referee: Antony Coggins
Assistants: Geoffrey Russell and Kevin Howick
Fourth Official: Adrian Tranter


BETTING
Charlton are the 13/8 favourites with VBET to secure all three points, while Pompey can be backed at 9/5.

 

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Charlton Athletic Starting Line-Up:-

• 1 Craig MacGillivray
• 16 Adam Matthews
• 15 Sam Lavelle
• 6 Jason Pearce
• 27 Pape Souaré
• 18 Jonathan Leko
• 22 Harry Arter
• 26 Ben Watson
• 11 Alex Gilbey
• 9 Jayden Stockley
• 17 Elliot Lee

Substitutes:

• 4 George Dobson
• 5 Akin Famewo
• 20 Charlie Kirk
• 23 Corey Blackett-Taylor
• 25 Josh Davison
• 28 Sean Clare
• 30 Stephen Henderson

 

So, an unchanged starting line up and bench for Pompey, again playing three at the back, which I thought performed well enough against Argyle.

Charlton have named no less than four former Pompey players against us - Craig MacGillivray, Jason Pearce, and Jayden Stockley in their starting line up, and reserve keeper Stephen Henderson on the bench.

They are of course managed by former Saints boss Nigel Adkins, who was strangely sacked by them after achieving back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League a few years back. He has failed to set the world alight ever since those heady days though.

 

I am still on holiday down in Devon, but will attempt to provide updates whenever I can

 

Match kicks off

 

GOAL FOR POMPEY !!!!!!

 

Charlton Athletic 0, Portsmouth 1. Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box, in off the underside of the crossbar, and apparently from distance ! Assisted by Mahlon Romeo. 6 minutes.

 

Attempt saved. Elliot Lee (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Jonathan Leko. 8 mins.

 

Attempt missed. Ben Watson (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner. 9 mins.

 

I didn't know you had returned from abroad ! We are down here for 12 days, staying in Dartmouth. Weather pretty good so far.

 

Attempt missed. John Marquis (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Marcus Harness. 19 minutes.

 

Attempt blocked. Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Marcus Harness. 22 minutes.

 

Attempt missed. Mahlon Romeo (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Kieron Freeman. 22 minutes.

 

Attempt missed. Marcus Harness (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lee Brown with a cross. 35 minutes

 

Attempt saved. Jonathan Leko (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Harry Arter. 41 mins.