Match Day Thread Pompey v Lincoln City

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Fratton Park has received its facelift and is now waiting impatiently to host competitive football again.

Lincoln are the visitors on Saturday (3pm kick-off) for the first piece of League One action since major works in the South and North stands.

Both sides come into the fixture – expected to take place under bright south coast sunshine – on the back of a draw on the opening day.

The Blues earned a point at Sheffield Wednesday in a see-saw contest that saw them twice battle from behind and then lead before ultimately having to settle for a point.

Their opponents played out a 1-1 stalemate with newly promoted Exeter on home soil, as Tom Hopper cancelled out Sam Nombe’s opener.

Mark Kennedy is the new man in charge at Sincil Bank following the departure of Michael Appleton at the end of last term.

The Imps were twice beaten when the sides clashed during the 2021/22 campaign, including a 3-2 defeat at Fratton Park.

Ronan Curtis grabbed a late winner on Good Friday after the hosts had let slip their two-goal advantage.


TEAM NEWS
Pompey will be hoping skipper Clark Robertson recovers from a foot injury to make his first appearance of the season.

Denver Hume is continuing his path back to full fitness following a back problem, while Joe Morrell (groin) and Jayden Reid (hamstring) are both absent.

Lewis Montsma (knee) is missing for Lincoln, who also have doubts over the fitness of Danny Mandroiu and Charles Vernam.


HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 13 wins
Lincoln: 6 wins
5 draws

At Fratton Park
Pompey: 7 wins
Lincoln: 3 wins
3 draws


TICKETS
Pompey fans can secure their seat online here, with tickets now available to buy in the Milton End.

Subject to availability, they can be purchased from the ticket office or Fratton End booth on the day of the game, although prices do increase.

Click here for more information on tickets for this fixture, including advice for season ticket holders.

Supporters can also click here to read our matchday guide and find out what is happening ahead of the game.


OFFICIALS
Referee: David Rock
Assistants: Kevin Howick and Paul Yates
Fourth Official: Lisa Benn


MATCH COVERAGE
Domestic iFollow subscribers can listen to live commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham by signing into their account and visiting the 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.


BETTING
Pompey are the 77/100 favourites with VBET to secure all three points, while the visitors can be backed at 16/5.

 

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Match kicks off !

 

Attempt missed. Michael Morrison (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Michael Jacobs with a cross following a corner. 14th minute.

 

Attempt saved. Michael Jacobs (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joe Pigott. 19 minutes.

 

Attempt blocked. Lasse Sørensen (Lincoln City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Teddy Bishop. 35 minutes.

 

Colby Bishop combines well with Michael Jacobs and when the ball falls for Reeco Hackett, his low curler is saved by Carl Rushworth. 40 minutes.

 

Max Sanders is booked for a clear shove on Michael Jacobs. 41 minutes.

 

Joe Pigott's free-kick is heading for the net, but Carl Rushworth dives to his left to keep it out. 42 minutes.

 

Conor Ogilvie's ball is left by Colby Bishop, and Reeco Hackett sees his first attempt blocked.

It bounces up to give him a second attempt, but Reeco Hackett's acrobatic effort goes over. 43 minutes.

 

45 minutes up - 1 minute added on.

 

Half time whistle. 0-0 at the moment.

Lincoln defending well, but we have had some good chances so far, so need to take them in the second half.

 

Half Time Match Stats:-

Home Team: Portsmouth ..............Away Team: Lincoln City

Possession:

Home 51%
Away 49%

Shots:

Home 7
Away 2

Shots on Target:

Home 3
Away 0

Corners:

Home 1
Away 2

Fouls:

Home 5
Away 6

 

Second half kicks off.

 

Pompey Subs: Ronan Curtis and Dane Scarlett replace Reeco Hackett and Joe Piggott. 62 minutes.

 

Today's attendance: 17,855 (481 away fans)