Norwich v Portsmouth: Early Team News Ben Close is absent for the trip to Carrow Road. The academy product picked up an ankle injury after coming on as a substitute in Pompey’s 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon on New Year’s Day. He’s expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks. Adam May could feature on the bench in his place. Hamstring victims Lee Brown and Nathan Thompson remain confined to the treatment table. Meanwhile, the Norwich clash will be Ben Thompson's final Pompey appearance before returning to Millwall. Joe Mason is also back at Wolves having made just four appearances for the Blues during his loan spell. Norwich are expected to make wholesale changes for the clash against Pompey. Key players such as Teemu Pukki and Onel Hernández will likely be rested for the Premier League hopefuls. Injuries have been biting for the Canaries in recent weeks. Moritz Leitner has ankle ligament damage and is out for the month, while Emiliano Buendia also has an ankle problem Moreover, Jamal Lewis (hamstring), Marco Stiepermann (thigh) and Alexander Tettey (groin) are unavailable. Nathan Thompson’s brother, Louis, is still recovering from dislocating his shoulder in October, while Carlton Morris is yet to return from a long-term knee problem. Kenny McLean could make his first appearance having been sidelined with an ankle complaint since August.
75 mins v 10 men Portsmouth FCVerified account@officialpompey 49s49 seconds ago Evans sends a pass through to Curtis, who's clattered to the floor by Hanley. The Norwich skipper is the last man so has to go (15 mins) #Pompey
Straight red card for Grant Hanley for chopping down Ronan Curtis. Norwich down to ten men !! 15th minute.
Attempt missed. Dennis Srbeny (Norwich City) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. 21st minute.
Attempt saved. Brett Pitman header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. 28th minute.
Just seen on BBC live updates 18:02 Post update Bristol City 0-0 Huddersfield We can see now why Ashton Gate isn't full to the brim. This has not been a thrill-a-minute. There has been one shot in 32 minutes of action!
Half time Stats:- Home Team: Norwich ......Away Team: Portsmouth Possession: Home 61% Away 39% Shots: Home 8 Away 4 Shots on Target: Home 2 Away 1 Corners: Home 1 Away 1 Fouls: Home 6 Away 10
Attempt saved. Tom Naylor left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. 48th minute.
