Pompey will look to bounce back from midweek disappointment when they host Sheffield Wednesday in front of the Sky Sports cameras this evening (8pm kick-off). Defeat at Cardiff saw them fall to the foot of the Championship table on goal difference, although a win tonight could still see the hosts climb out of the bottom three. Their opponents are four points better off in 18th position and head to the south coast off the back of Tuesday night's 0-0 draw with Swansea at Hillsborough. Danny Röhl's men thumped Plymouth 4-0 on home soil on the opening day, but have won just twice in the league since – beating West Brom and Coventry. It comes after they spent almost the whole of last season inside the relegation places, only to secure survival at Sunderland on the final day. Following tonight's contest, the Owls switch their attentions to trying to reach the quarter-finals of the Carbao Cup, seeing off Hull, Grimsby and Blackpool to set up Tuesday's trip to top-flight Brentford. Pompey were beaten 1-0 on the south coast when these two sides last met for a League One contest in March 2023, having drawn 3-3 in the reverse fixture on the opening day of the season. The last time the Blues triumphed against Wednesday at Fratton Park was in October 2000, when Thomas Thøgersen and Steve Claridge struck in a 2-1 victory. TEAM NEWS Pompey have doubts over the fitness of Paddy Lane (Achilles), Nicolas Schmid (head) and Jordan Williams (hip) after the trio were all injured during the first half at Cardiff on Tuesday night. Jacob Farrell (knee) and Conor Shaughnessy (calf) are still sidelined, while Will Norris (knee) and Zak Swanson (heel) are also unlikely to feature. Ibane Bowat is set to miss the the rest of the season with a serious knee injury, with Colby Bishop continuing his rehabilitation from heart surgery. Nathaniel Chalobah (calf) is missing for the visitors, but former Blues players Di'Shon Bernard, Jamal Lowe and Michael Smith could all feature. VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM Read the thoughts of John Mousinho ahead of the big game. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 27 wins Sheffield Wednesday: 28 wins 16 draws At Fratton Park Pompey: 18 wins Sheffield Wednesday: 10 wins 7 draws Last Meeting Pompey 0 Sheffield Wednesday 1 (Windass) League One March 11 2023 TICKETS Tickets have sold out, but the ticket exchange will remain open until two hours before kick-off. Click here to read our matchday guide to find out what is happening around the ground ahead of the game. OFFICIALS Referee: Tim Robinson Assistants: Constantine Hatzidakis and Daniel Leach Fourth Official: Gavin Ward Premier League official last took charge of Pompey for a 1-0 home win over Burton in February 2023, when he showed four yellow cards to the visitors, but none to Blues players. MATCH COVERAGE Supporters in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football or via the Sky Sports+ app. The game is available for international broadcast, including on CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ in the USA. It will only be available to stream on Pompey+ in unsold international markets. Click here for more information on the EFL's unsold territories. The pre-match show is live before the game for all Pompey+ subscribers and overseas fans with a video subscription/match pass. George Wedlake will be joined in the Fratton Park studio by Andy Awford and Paul Robinson, alongside special guest Alan Knight. Fans can get involved by sending messages and voicenotes to our Pompey+ WhatsApp channel* on +44 7457 413694 or via this link. Please note that live video coverage of half-time and post-match shows is only available for fans in regions where the game is being shown live on Pompey+. Audio commentary from Andrew Moon and Guy Whittingham is available for Pompey+ subscribers or those who purchase an audio subscription/match pass. Click here for more details about using Pompey+, including the answers to some frequently asked questions. Locally-based fans who are not going to the game can listen as always via BBC Radio Solent or Express FM (not available online). *Please note that the WhatsApp service is only for sending messages to appear on the matchday show. The club will not be able to reply to any messages.
Sheffield Wednesday Starting Line Up:- Number1, J. Beadle Number23, A. Famewo Number5, D. Bernard Number2, L. Palmer Number3, M. Lowe Number10, B. Bannan (c), Number44, S. Charles Number14, Pol Valentín Number11, J. Windass Number45, A. Musaba Number24, M. Smith Substitutes: Number47, P. Charles Number41, D. Gassama Number8, S. Ingelsson Number6, D. Iorfa Number18, M. Johnson Number9, J. Lowe Number13, C. Paterson Number12, I. Ugbo Number27, Y. Valery
Pompey are without the three players injured in the Cardiff game, so Jordan Archer starts in goal, Terry Devlin at right back, and Christian in midfield. Marlon Pack drops to the bench and is replaced by Jason Dozzell. Mark O'Mahony plays up front, with Kusini Yengi on the bench. Young keeper Toby Steward has been recalled from his loan to Tonbridge Angels, and is named on the bench, where he is joined by Owen Moxon. Former Pompey players Di'Shon Bernard and Michael Smith start the match for the Owls, with Jamal Lowe on the bench.
Callum Lang fires a decent effort over the wall but James Beadle is down well to save at his near post. 34 minutes.
Connor Ogilvie scores to give Pompey the lead! 44 minutes. Mark O'Mahony does brilliantly to flick the corner towards goal, it takes a touch off Wednesday's Michael Smith and rebounds off James Beadle in goal before falling to Connor Ogilvie at the back-post, who makes no mistake and rifles it in from close range.
Half Time Match Stats:- Overall Possession Portsmouth 39.2%Sheffield Wednesday 60.8% Shots Portsmouth 5Sheffield Wednesday 4 Shots on target Portsmouth 2Sheffield Wednesday 1 Shots off target Portsmouth 1Sheffield Wednesday 1 Blocked shots Portsmouth 2Sheffield Wednesday 2 Total touches in the box Portsmouth 12Sheffield Wednesday 13 Goalkeeper saves Portsmouth 1Sheffield Wednesday 2 Aerial duels won Portsmouth 10Sheffield Wednesday 14 Fouls Portsmouth 4Sheffield Wednesday 5 Corners Portsmouth 3Sheffield Wednesday 5
League table as it stands.......we MUST keep going and maintain our lead in this game!! please log in to view this image
Second half commences. The Owls have made a double substitution - Jamal Lowe and Yan Valery replace Pol Valentín and Anthony Musaba.
