With Pompey unbeaten at Fratton Park in the league and Oxford on a fantastic run of form, something surely has to give on Saturday. Wycombe and Sunderland are the only other sides in the division yet to have tasted defeat on their own turf this term. But their opponents will head to the south coast full of confidence and sitting fifth in the current third tier standings. They have dropped a mere four points from the past eight League One fixtures, although have just two victories on the road. One of those, however, was a 6-0 rout of Lincoln in September, which saw in-form Tariqe Fosu net a hat-trick. Karl Robinson’s men are not just impressing in the league, though, with an exciting quarter-final clash with Manchester City in the Carabao Cup to be played next month. Having already thrashed top-flight West Ham 4-0, they reached the last eight by beating Sunderland on penalties on Tuesday night. heir FA Cup adventure begins with a trip to Hayes & Yeading next weekend, while Leasing.com Trophy progress has already been assured. They missed out on top spot in the group, though, with Pompey claiming that honour by winning a bonus-point penalty shoot-out following October’s 2-2 draw. TEAM NEWS Brett Pitman is still doubtful after missing the past three games with a groin problem, but Andy Cannon has shaken off a knock and is available. Oli Hawkins (foot), Bryn Morris (groin) and Jack Whatmough (knee) are definitely all missing for the Blues. Oxford will be without Jamie Hanson (hamstring), Rob Hall (ankle), Malachi Napa (leg), former Pompey loanee George Thorne (shoulder) and Ben Woodburn (foot). The visitors also have fitness concerns over Cameron Brannagan (knee) and Chris Cadden (hamstring), while Fosu missed training on Thursday. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 25 wins Oxford: 22 wins 18 draws At Fratton Park Pompey: 17 wins Oxford: 4 wins 9 draws TICKETS Fratton Park is sold out in the home ends for Saturday's game. OFFICIALS Referee: Ben Toner Assistants: John Flynn and Mark Derrien Fourth Official: Ryan Atkin BETTING Pompey are the 7/5 favourites with Sky Bet to secure all three points, while the visitors can be backed at 9/5.
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Ross McCrorie does well on the right and cuts back for Ryan Williams in space on the corner of Utd's box. He shoots, but it goes well wide. 10 minutes.
Attempt blocked. Gareth Evans (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Williams. 14 minutes.
Big opening from a ball over the top. Eastwood blocks Ryan Williams and the ball runs loose to John Marquis, but Mousinho makes a vital block. Utd counter and Fosu is fouled by Gareth Evans as he's about to shoot from 25 yds.
Attempt blocked. Tariqe Fosu-Henry (Oxford United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. 18 minutes.
Attempt blocked. Gareth Evans (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. 27 minutes.
Attempt saved. John Marquis (Portsmouth) header from very close range is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gareth Evans with a cross. 29 minutes.
Attempt missed. John Marquis (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the right side of the box. 32nd minute.
Sykes with a shot which beats the keeper, is cleared off the line by Sean Raggett on to Craig MacGillivray and then away. 45 + 3 minutes.
