There will be plenty of familiar faces on show at The Den in this evening’s Carabao Cup first round tie (7.45pm kick-off). Pompey stars John Marquis, Ryan Tunnicliffe and Shaun Williams are all returning to their former club. Meanwhile, Millwall can call upon the services of ex-Fratton favourites Ben Thompson and Jed Wallace in their midfield. The latter was on target at the weekend, as Gary Rowett’s troops – who finished 11th in the second tier last term – drew 1-1 at QPR. It is the first meeting between the sides since both occupied the Championship during the 2011/12 campaign. The Londoners won both contests 1-0, with a certain Harry Kane netting the winner at Fratton Park during a Lions loan spell. Pompey reached the second round of this competition last term, as an unconvincing penalty victory at Stevenage was followed by an exit at the hands of top-flight Brighton. Millwall made it one step further, seeing off Crawley and Cheltenham before falling to Burnley on home soil. In the event of this evening’s contest finishing all square after 90 minutes, the tie will be decided by a penalty shoot-out. The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup will take place on Sky Sports Football following the conclusion of Wednesday evening’s televised match. TEAM NEWS New signings Joe Morrell and Louis Thompson will not feature against Millwall after the midfielders completed moves to Pompey. Paul Downing and Ellis Harrison are approaching a return to full fitness, while Jayden Reid (knee) and Liam Vincent (shin) are both sidelined. Striker Mason Bennett (ankle) is missing for the hosts, who also have a doubt over defender Jake Cooper (back). HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 19 wins Millwall: 16 wins 25 draws At Millwall Pompey: 6 wins Millwall: 10 wins 14 draws TICKETS Pompey have sold their full allocation of tickets for the game. Please do not travel if you have not got a ticket. Those fans who are collecting tickets at the ground should visit the North Stand ticket office, which is located by the away turnstiles. OFFICIALS Referee: Charles Breakspear Assistants: Marc Wilson and Greg Read Fourth Official: Paul Yates BETTING Millwall are the 11/10 favourites with VBET to win the tie after 90 minutes, while Pompey can be backed at 13/5.
Millwall Team: 1 George Long 5 Jake Cooper 4 Shaun Hutchinson 12 Mahlon Romeo 7 Jed Wallace 6 Maikel Kieftenbeld 18 Ryan Leonard 17 George Saville 11 Scott Malone 9 Tom Bradshaw 23 Benik Afobe Substitutes 3 Murray Wallace 8 Ben Thompson 10 Matt Smith 15 Alex Pearce 21 Connor Mahoney 24 Billy Mitchell 33 Bartosz Bialkowski
0-1 to Pompey, with a 4th minute goal from Reeco Hackett-Fairchild shooting from outside the box. His first senior goal for the club. Great start.
Attempt missed. Gassan Ahadme (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Ryan Tunnicliffe. 6 minutes.
2-1 to Millwall now. George Saville scores, assisted again by ex-Pompey player Jed Wallace. 27 minutes.
Attempt missed. Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by John Marquis. 45 minutes.
Half Time Match Stats:- Home Team: Millwall ..........Away Team: Portsmouth Possession: Home 48% Away 52% Shots: Home 9 Away 3 Shots on Target: Home 4 Away 1 Corners: Home 3 Away 0 Fouls: Home 6 Away 3
Callum Johnson has been red carded for a foul. Guy Whittingham and Andy Moon on Radio Solent both say that he won the ball ! 48 minutes.
Double substitution for Millwall - Matt Smith and Connor Mahoney replacing Jed Wallace and Tom Bradshaw. 63 minutes.
