Pompey switch their attention from points to progression this evening, as they try to book a place in the next stage of the Carabao Cup. Forest Green are the opponents for a first round contest at The New Lawn (7.45pm kick-off) that must be settled on the night, with penalties being used if the tie is level after 90 minutes. It will be just the second time that the Blues have made the trip to Nailsworth, with Sean Raggett netting the game’s only goal in last season’s League One meeting. And it was a similar story at Fratton Park, where Owen Dale’s header was enough to secure all three points. Rovers would finish rock bottom at the end of the campaign and were 19 points adrift of safety, with just six wins to their name. It initially seemed as though Duncan Ferguson would be afforded the chance to try to take them back up, but the former Everton striker was dismissed in July. David Horseman left his role with Southampton’s ‘B’ team to replace him and oversaw a 2-0 home defeat to Salford in his first game in the dug-out on Saturday. Pompey won 3-0 at Cardiff at this stage of last season’s Carabao Cup, only to then lose to Newport in another trip to south Wales. Forest Green also made it to round two, with victory over Leyton Orient followed by defeat to top-flight Brighton. TEAM NEWS After eight players were handed debuts on Saturday, Terry Devlin, Ryan Schofield, Conor Shaughnessy and Ben Stevenson will all be hoping to make their bows. John Mousinho was also waiting to hear whether Alex Robertson had signed in time to be allowed to feature. Josh Dockerill (knee), Paddy Lane (ankle) and Tom Lowery (knee) are all currently sidelined for the visitors. Jordon Garrick (back) is missing for Forest Green, who are expected to make some changes for the tie. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 2 wins Forest Green: 0 wins 0 draws On the road Pompey: 1 win Forest Green: 0 wins 0 draws OFFICIALS Referee: Sam Purkiss Assistants: Steve Durnall and Daniel Robinson Fourth Official: Oliver Mackey TICKETS Click here to find out how you can purchase tickets at the ground this evening. 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. Click here for more information about using iFollow on a matchday and click here for information on downloading the app, so you can access content on your mobile device. We will have key updates throughout the game on Twitter and a detailed blog via the match centre. There will be post-match reaction on the website and our official YouTube channel, with highlights to follow on Wednesday. Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either Express FM or BBC Radio Solent (not available online).
Not too bothered about the result, but a win would be good to placate the hysterical Twitter lot. More importantly is the opportunity to help our many new players to gel.
Ten changes to Pompey's team, with debuts for Ryan Schofield/Connor Shaughnessy/Terry Devlin/Ben Stevenson. On the bench is new boy Alex Robertson, and academy wing back Koby Mottoh.
Zak Swanson's header is helped on by Abu Kamara and sends Kusini Yengi through, but he fires over. 2 minutes.
Kusini Yengi meets the corner from Anthony Scully and sees his effort saved at point-blank range by Jamie Searle. 10 minutes.
Kusini Yengi is booked for a foul on Harvey Bunker. 12 minutes. It's all Kusini Yengi so far for Pompey !!
1-1 now with a second Pompey goal in his second appearance from Kusini Yengi. 30 minutes. Jamie Searle fails to claim Anthony Scully's corner and Kusini Yengi does well to control the ball before poking it over the line. please log in to view this image
