Pompey will try to make it a hat-trick of victories when they welcome MK Dons to Fratton Park this weekend. Kenny Jackett’s side go into the contest on the back of wins at Burton and Southend in the league and EFL Trophy respectively. And now they will be determined to build on that by collecting a first three-point haul of the season on the south coast. Their opponents are currently propping up the third tier table and did not taste success in any of their opening four games. However, one of their two points came against high-flying Ipswich last week, with Daniel Harvie cancelling out Jon Nolan’s early opener. And the Dons did win 3-2 at Stevenage in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday evening, with young striker Jay Bird bagging a brace. Russell Martin’s men ended up in 19th position last term, once the table had been adjusted for points per game. And they were beaten 3-1 at Fratton Park, as Andy Cannon, John Marquis and Marcus Harness all found the target. TEAM NEWS Pompey have no injury concerns, with skipper Tom Naylor having recovered from a slight knock to his ankle. MK Dons will be without defensive duo Daniel Harvie and Regan Poole, who are on under-21 international duty with Scotland and Wales respectively. Kieran Agard, Ben Gladwin, Sam Nombe and Warren O’Hora are all injury doubts for the visitors, but Louis Thompson is available again. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 3 wins MK Dons: 1 win 2 draws At Fratton Park Pompey: 2 wins MK Dons: 0 wins 1 draw OFFICIALS Referee: Lee Swabey Assistants: Paul Lister and Adam Ricketts Fourth Official: Leigh Crowhurst BETTING Pompey are the 8/13 favourites with Sky Bet to secure all three points, while the hosts can be backed at 4/1.
1-0 to PFC. What a start! Tom Naylor heads in from a brilliant corner by Lee Brown. A great header. 90 seconds.
1-0 up after 90 seconds - exactly the same as last week. Are we in for the same rollercoaster as we had at Burton?
Attempt missed. George Williams (MK Dons) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Scott Fraser following a set piece situation. 7 minutes.
Attempt blocked. Sam Nombe (MK Dons) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Carlton Morris. 28 mins.
Attempt saved. Marcus Harness (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is saved. 40 minutes.
