Attempt saved. Matthew Clarke (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Tom Naylor. 80th minute.
0-4 now. Lee Brown free kick, and David Wheeler scores with a header. 83rd minute. David Wheeler's first goal for Pompey.
Final whistle, and it's 0-4 to Pompey. Through to the second round, and I believe circa. £36,000 better off thanks to the FA payment we receive !!
Match Stats:- Home Team: Maidenhead United .........Away Team: Portsmouth Possession: Home 28% Away 72% Shots: Home 4 Away 21 Shots on Target: Home 0 Away 11 Corners: Home 1 Away 6 Fouls: Home 13 Away 7
Always good to win! Of recent weeks Pompey's "1st Eleven" has been almost unchanged which has perhaps, in part, been a reason for their success. However, the injuries, suspensions and form losses will come. For this reason I would have liked Pompey to have had the confidence that they would still win this fixture if they gave three or four "fringe players" 90 minutes. This would reduce the injury chances to some regular league One players and keep the players bought in match fit for when they are inevitably needed. Cannot complain about a win though!
We have been drawn away to Rochdale in the second round of the FA Cup. The match will take place on the weekend of 30 November-2 December.
Pompey’s Emirates FA Cup visit to Rochdale has been selected for live overseas television coverage. The second round tie will take place at Spotland on Sunday, December 2 (2pm kick-off). Fans in the UK will be able to watch any goals as as they go in, as well as other key moments, on the BBC's special 'Final Score' programme. Kenny Jackett’s side reached this stage of the competition with a convincing 4-0 victory over Maidenhead, while Dale beat Gateshead 2-1 on home soil. The FA broadcast fee for live distribution overseas is £12,500 per club, while the winners will also receive £54,000 from the prize fund.