Match Day Thread Pompey v Aston Villa U21's - Papa Johns Trophy

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Pompey finally surrendered their unbeaten League One record with a narrow defeat at Ipswich on Saturday.

But they have an immediate opportunity to get back on track when Aston Villa’s youngsters visit Fratton Park in the Papa Johns Trophy this evening (7.45pm kick-off).

Both sides are searching for their first victory in this season’s competition, with the Blues taking a point from last month’s trip to Crawley.

The Villans, meanwhile, were beaten 2-1 at AFC Wimbledon, who currently lead Southern Group B after winning their opening two matches.

They eased through to the knockout stages last year with a 100 per cent record, only to then lose to Charlton.

Tony Carss’ side also compete in the second tier of Premier League 2 and currently sit in seventh position after five games.

Pompey have not played a first team match against Villa since their final season in the top-flight in 2009/10.

The midlands outfit won all three meetings – including a League Cup clash – that term and you have to go back to March 2008 to find the last Blues triumph.

Jermain Defoe and a Nigel Reo-Coker own-goal secured the points at Fratton Park, with each team ending the day with just 10 men.

In the event of a draw after 90 minutes, both sides will collect a point. A penalty shoot-out will then be held, with the winners earning a bonus point.



TEAM NEWS
Danny Cowley has revealed that he will make plenty of changes, while there are likely to be some academy players named in the squad.

Tom Lowery (hamstring), Joe Rafferty (stomach) and Louis Thompson (leg) are all out, while the game comes to soon for Jayden Reid, who has returned to training following a hamstring injury.

There are also doubts about Jay Mingi because of the shin problem that stopped him coming off the bench at Ipswich on Saturday.

Aston Villa will use their under-21 team for the fixture, although invited clubs can name some overage players.



HEAD TO HEAD*
Overall
Pompey: 24 wins
Aston Villa: 39 wins
22 draws

At Fratton Park
Pompey: 17 wins
Aston Villa: 13 wins
13 draws

*Games against Aston Villa’s first team



TICKETS
Pompey fans can secure tickets in the South Stand online here or by visiting the Anson Road ticket office.

They will also be available from the booth behind the Fratton End this evening.



ADDITIONAL INFO
A minute’s silence will be held before kick-off to remember those who died in the Indonesia stadium tragedy at the weekend, while players will also wear black armbands.



MATCH COVERAGE
Supporters at home and abroad can watch the contest live by purchasing an iFollow match pass and visiting the match centre.

Domestic iFollow subscribers can also enjoy audio commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham as usual, but will need to purchase a match pass if they want to watch the game.

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We will have updates throughout the game on Twitter and the match centre. You can also see behind-the-scenes content on our Instagram story.

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.

 

Why are you concerned Lapras, as I see you are still a Southampton supporter

 

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The five Pompey Academy youngsters who are on the subs bench this evening - Dan Murray, Brian Quarm, Malachi Osei-Owesi, Adam Payce and Harvey Laidlaw.

 

Half time, and it's 2-0 to Pompey with two early goals from Ronan Curtis with an easy tap in after 80 seconds. In the 7th minute, Michael Jacobs scored a lovely second goal.

In the 33rd minute, Joe Piggott appeared to limp off to be replaced by Josh Koroma.

 

Full time whistle. 5-0 to Pompey.

In the 53rd minute, Josh Koroma fired Pompey 3-0 ahead, Koroma scored again in the 63rd minute to put us 4-0 up, and the final goal from Reeco Hackett in the 69th minute tied it all up.

Pompey brought on Joe Morrell for Sean Raggett at half time, with Jay Mingi dropping into centre of defence. Adam Payce replaced Michael Jacobs in the 67th minute, and in the 82nd minute we brought on Two more youngsters in Brian Quarm and Harvey Laidlaw for Denver Hume and Jay Mingi.

Three Villa players received yellow cards, all for fouls - Tommy O Reilly, Frith and Smith.

 

Tonight's Attendance: 2,805 (incl. 232 Villa fans)

 

Pompey had 62% possession, with 24 shots, 11 on target.

 

Match Highlights:-

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Well hurry up and change it, as they have got plenty of fans on Not606, we have hardly got any