Pompey will welcome a return to Fratton Park as they look to complete their 100 per cent home start to the season by beating Coventry. Kenny Jackett’s side have lost fixtures they have dominated on the road at Shrewsbury and Sunderland. But south coast victories over Birmingham – in the Carabao Cup – and Tranmere have provided more cheer. They now face a Sky Blues outfit that remain unbeaten in all competitions at this embryonic stage of the 2019/20 campaign. Coventry have only played one away fixture, however, which was a goalless draw against troubled Bolton. Mark Robins’ men have won all three of their ‘home’ games, which are taking place at Birmingham’s St Andrew’s ground this season. That is due to an ongoing dispute between the club and the owners of their usual Ricoh Arena venue, which also forced them to play at Northampton a few years ago. That is due to an ongoing dispute between the club and the owners of their usual Ricoh Arena venue, which also forced them to play at Northampton a few years ago. City were most recently in action against Bristol Rovers on Saturday, with Jordan Shipley and Gervane Kastaneer on target in a 2-0 triumph. But Pompey won both meetings between the teams last term, including a 2-1 success at Fratton Park that came courtesy of goals from Tom Naylor and Brett Pitman. TEAM NEWS The game will likely come too soon for Bryn Morris following a groin problem, while Oli Hawkins (foot), Jack Whatmough (knee) and Ryan Williams (quad) are also out. Jodi Jones is not ready to feature for the visitors as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, but Coventry do not have any fresh worries. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 13 wins Coventry: 15 wins 6 draws At Fratton Park Pompey: 9 wins Coventry: 4 wins 4 draws TICKETS Pompey have sold out of tickets in the home sections of the ground, although fans are advised to keep checking to see if any seats are released via the ticket exchange. OFFICIALS Referee: Kevin Johnson Assistants: Paul Kelly and Stuart Butler Fourth Official: Steven Plane BETTING Pompey are the 17/20 favourites with Sky Bet to secure all three points, while the visitors can be backed at 3/1.
3-1 for me, if Kenny goes with two up front, and replaces Anton Walkes with Ross McCrorie at right back
Burgess, Walks and Cannon dropped. Harsh on Burges imo. Scapegoat for that team. 1 bad game and he's out. Agree with Walkes being dropped who has looked very poor. Harsh on Cannon too imo. Not sure what to expect now.
Anyone know why Pompey´s match against Rotherham is off this Saturday? Naval Day/Weekend? Rotherham have lot of players on international duty?
Fingers crossed. Coventry are one of the better teams in this división. If this is the final result, just maybe KJ´s critics will give him credit for his selection. Delighted Curtis is on the scoresheet.
Pleased for this guy!! Goal! Mansfield Town 2, Leyton Orient 1. Conor Wilkinson (Leyton Orient) header from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Louis Dennis following a corner.
Just try and keep possession Pompey, take it to the corner flags and take 30 seconds there, take it Deep into the opposition and ram the ball into the defenders legs to get a throw. It is not that hard, is it? Mind you Coventry are a side enraged.
One team has lost the plot here. Two extra men and not able to keep a lead!! KJ you need to tell you team to keep the bloody ball at 3-1 up!!! It is not that difficult.
Sounds as if one of Burgess and Raggett is a liability to give away these goals. And poor subsitution!! Burgess???