Pompey make one of their shortest journeys of the season when they visit east London to face Leyton Orient on Saturday (3pm kick-off). John Mousinho’s men will be looking to maintain an unbeaten run in League One that currently stands at 12 games. Their opponents have started the new campaign with successive defeats, going down 1-0 at Charlton on the opening day. They followed that up by losing 2-0 at Championship side Plymouth in the first round of the Carabao Cup. But Orient have been on an upward curve since Richie Wells took charge at Brisbane Road in March 2022. He immediately helped the club pulled away from the League Two drop zone then led them to the title last season. It means they are competing at this level of English football for the first time since 2015 – which included two years spent in the non-league game. Pompey have not faced Leyton Orient since the triumphant 2016/17 campaign, with Christian Burgess netting the only goal in the capital. They did also win 5-2 in a pre-season friendly last summer – a match that was moved behind closed doors because of the extreme heat. TEAM NEWS Paddy Lane (ankle) and Tom Lowery (knee) are the only senior players missing for Pompey this weekend. Orient striker Joe Pigott – who spent last season on loan at Fratton Park – is likely to feature against his former club. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 17 wins Leyton Orient: 13 wins 13 draws On the road Pompey: 6 wins Leyton Orient: 8 wins 6 draws TICKETS Pompey sold their full allocation of tickets for the game shortly after they went on sale and none will be available to buy on the day of the game. If you are going to the match, please note that Brisbane Road is cashless stadium. OFFICIALS Referee: Ollie Yates Assistants: Joe Simpson and Adrian Tranter Fourth Official: Stuart Butler MATCH COVERAGE Domestic iFollow subscribers can listen to live commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham by signing into their account and visiting match centre from around 2pm on Saturday. Overseas subscribers and match pass holders can watch all the action live, with accompanying commentary. 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 Sunday. Local listeners can hear commentary by tuning in to either BBC Radio Solent or Express FM (not available online).
Match kicks off, after a minutes applause for the late Chris Bart- Williams, who passed away in the summer, aged just 49.
Colby Bishop flicks the ball out to Gavin Whyte on the right and he cuts it back for Christian Saydee, whose shot is blocked inside the box 21 minutes.
0-1 away lead, with a goal from skipper Marlon Pack. 23 minutes. Marlon Pack eases past his marker to meet a low Joe Rafferty corner, with his shot hitting the inside of the post and crossing the line
Gavin Whyte finds Christian Saydee on the edge of the box, but after taking a touch, the forward fires over. 28 minutes.
Attempt saved. George Moncur (Leyton Orient) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Idris El Mizouni. 40 minutes.
0-2 now, with a goal from Colby Bishop. 44 minutes. Joe Rafferty sends a cross in from deep on the right and Colby Bishop heads home from close range.
Half-Time Match Stats:- Home Team: Leyton Orient Away Team: Portsmouth Possession: Home 50% Away 50% Shots: Home 6 Away 4 Shots on Target: Home 2 Away 2 Corners: Home1 Away2 Fouls: Home 6 Away 2
Gavin Whyte's low centre is dummied by Anthony Scully and fired inches past the post by Colby Bishop. 47 minutes.
