Pompey will look to extend their winning run to four matches when Doncaster visit Fratton Park this weekend. Kenny Jackett’s side go into the contest on the back of triumphs over Burton, Southend and MK Dons. It leaves them ninth in the League One standings – one point and two places above their next opponents. But Rovers have a game in hand after their scheduled clash with Shrewsbury last week was postponed due to international call-ups. Like the Blues, their only league defeat so far has come at the hands of Wigan, with wins against Charlton and Bristol Rovers accompanied by a draw with the Dons. Former Fratton favourite Darren Moore has been in charge at the Keepmoat Stadium since the summer of 2019. He guided Doncaster to a ninth-placed finish in the interrupted 2019/20 campaign and they were six points adrift of the play-offs when the season was halted. There was only one meetings between the sides last term, with a last-gasp Ellis Harrison header securing a 2-1 away success for Pompey. TEAM NEWS Pompey have no injury concerns and Ronan Curtis is available after returning from Republic of Ireland international duty. The visitors could hand a debut to new loan signings Josh Sims and Matt Smith, but Rayhaan Tulloch (hamstring) is out and there are doubts over the fitness of Tyreece John-Jules. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 11 wins Doncaster: 6 wins 6 draws At Fratton Park Pompey: 5 wins Doncaster: 3 wins 3 draws OFFICIALS Referee: Brett Huxtable Assistants: Stephen Brown and Paul Yates Fourth Official: Simon Shaw BETTING Pompey are the evens favourites with Sky Bet to secure all three points, while the visitors can be backed at 23/10.
We're due a win in this fixture! Our last home win against them was in the Championship 2011-12 when we won 3-1 Four home games since have netted two draws and two defeats Last season's corresponding fixture was a casualty of the pandemic 2018-19 - Pompey 1-1 Donny in League One 2017-18 - Pompey 2-2 Donny in league One 2016-17 - Pompey 1-2 Donny in league Two 2012-13 - Pompey 0-1 Donny in League One
Doncaster 1 Josef Bursik 2 Brad Halliday 4 Tom Anderson 5 Joe Wright 24 Cameron John 6 Madger Gomes 8 Benjamin Whiteman 11 Jon Taylor 26 Jamie Coppinger 3 Reece James 9 Fejiri Okenabirhie Substitutes 10 Jason Lokilo 13 Louie Jones 14 Matthew Smith 17 Taylor Richards 18 Ed Williams 20 Josh Sims 21 Andy Butler
Attempt missed. Sean Raggett (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Lee Brown with a cross following a set piece situation. 4 minutes.
Attempt saved. Fejiri Okenabirhie (Doncaster Rovers) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Madger Gomes. 8 minutes.
Attempt blocked. Ben Close (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. 12 minutes.
Attempt missed. Reece James (Doncaster Rovers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Madger Gomes. 19 minutes.
Best chance yet. Lee Brown’s delivery finds Jack Whatmough, whose low header is tipped over for another corner that was cleared. Set-pieces have been the cause of four of Pompey’s last five league goals. 26th minute.
Attempt missed. Sean Raggett (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Callum Johnson following a set piece situation. 30th minute.
Attempt blocked. Marcus Harness (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andrew Cannon. 31st minute.
Attempt missed. Tom Anderson (Doncaster Rovers) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by James Coppinger following a set piece situation. 39 minutes.
Attempt missed. Sean Raggett (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Lee Brown with a cross following a corner. 42 minutes.
