Match Day Thread Charlton v Pompey

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For the third away match in succession, Pompey will be appearing in front of the Sky Sports cameras this weekend.

The previous two have provided mixed emotions, with the Blues letting a three-goal lead slip to draw with Southend, before a 3-0 victory at Bury secured a spot at Wembley.

It is Charlton who host the latest televised encounter, which sees a clash between the sides sitting fifth and fourth in League One.

Kenny Jackett’s troops currently hold a five-point advantage over the Londoners, with both clubs having 11 games remaining.

That is the same difference that currently separates Pompey from the second automatic promotion spot.

The Addicks are playing their third campaign at this level following relegation in 2016 and were beaten by Shrewsbury in the play-offs last term.

Charlton were 2-1 victors when the sides met at Fratton Park in December, with Andre Green grabbing a late consolation before Ben Thompson was sent off – a decision that was successfully appealed.

But the Blues have won 1-0 on each of their past three visits to The Valley, including last season’s league clash which was settled by a Josh Magennis own-goal.

TEAM NEWS
Matt Clarke, Ronan Curtis, Oli Hawkins and Nathan Thompson are all available, despite limping off the field last Saturday.

Omar Bogle (hamstring) is a doubt, while Andy Cannon (quad), Bryn Morris (knee) and Jack Whatmough (knee) are definitely out.

Former Pompey defender Jason Pearce is missing for the hosts with an ankle problem and Charlton boss Lee Bowyer is currently serving a touchline ban.

HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 45 wins
Charlton: 35 wins
27 draws

At Charlton
Pompey: 18 wins
Charlton: 19 wins
16 draws

BETTING
Charlton are the 7/5 favourites with Sky Bet to secure all three points, while the Blues can be backed at 9/5.

 

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Match kicks off.

 

Attempt blocked. Jamal Lowe (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. 4th minute.

 

Attempt blocked. Josh Cullen (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. 20th minute.

 

Attempt missed. Joe Aribo (Charlton Athletic) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. 28th minute.

 

Attempt missed. Lyle Taylor (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. 30th minute.

 

Attempt missed. Josh Cullen (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. 34th minute.

 

Attempt saved. Lyle Taylor (Charlton Athletic) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. 37th minute.

 

Goal! Charlton Athletic 1, Portsmouth 0. Joe Aribo (Charlton Athletic) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Josh Cullen.

41st minute.

 

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Goal! Charlton Athletic 1, Portsmouth 1. Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth) with a thunderous header from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Lee Brown with a cross following a corner. 45 +1 mins.