Match Day Thread Pompey v WBA
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There is a chance it could feel like a case of after the Lord Mayor's Show when West Brom visit Fratton Park on Saturday (3pm kick-off).
The contest comes just six days after an intense and passionate south coast derby on Pompey's patch finished all square.
But the respecitve positions of the two sides in the Championship standings means this contest is arguably the more important of the two.
John Mousinho's men are hovering one place above the drop zone, despite losing just one of their past eight league fixtures.
The Baggies, meanwhile, have tumbled down the table in recent weeks and are only one spot – and a couple of points – better off in 20th position.
They recently dismissed boss Ryan Mason, who was appointed last summer, and replaced him with Eric Ramsay, who had been in charge of Minnesota United in the MLS.
He did not get off to the best start, with a late goal condemning Albion to a late home defeat to Middlesbrough, while the side were then thrashed 5-0 at The Hawthorns by Norwich.
The new man did collect a first point at Derby last Friday evening, however, courtesy of Chris Mepham's stoppage-time header.
Colby Bishop was on target in a 1-1 draw when the sides met in the reverse fixture, while West Brom eased to a 3-0 victory on their most recent visit to the Blues' patch in September 2024.
Pompey have a number of injury problems, but Callum Lang could return from a hamstring problem, while new signing Aji Alese will be hoping to make his debut.
The hosts are still without Florian Bianchini (knee), Harvey Blair (hip), Josh Knight (back), Márk Kosznovszky (knee), Hayden Matthews (ankle), Josh Murphy (hamstring), Conor Shaughnessy (quad), Franco Umeh (hamstring) and Thomas Waddingham (thigh), while Regan Poole (groin) is a doubt.
Tammer Bany (thigh), Krystian Bielik (shoulder) and Karlan Grant (hamstring) are all expected to miss out for the visitors, but former Blues players Jed Wallace and Josh Griffiths should make the trip down.
Read the thoughts of John Mousinho ahead of the big game.
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Overall
Pompey: 20 wins
West Brom: 45 wins
15 draws
At Fratton Park
Pompey: 12 wins
West Brom: 18 wins
10 draws
Last Home Meeting
Pompey 0
West Brom 3 (Maja, Mowatt 2)
Championship
September 15 2024
There are a very limited number of seats remaining, but the ticket exchange is now open.
Click here to read our matchday guide and find out what is happening around the ground ahead of the game.
OFFICIALS
Referee: Matthew Donohue
Assistants: James Wilson and Michael Webb
Fourth Official: Alex Chilowicz
Donohue last took charge of Pompey when they drew 0-0 in the south coast derby at St Mary's back in September, booking two Blues players and four members of the home side.
He has been in the middle for 19 games so far this season, brandishing 78 yellow cards and just one red to Barry Bannan, who was then of Sheffield Wednesday.
The game is available for international broadcast, including on Paramount+ in the USA. It will only be available to stream on Pompey+ in unsold international markets. Click here for more information.
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 Mark Kelly and Paul Robinson. 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.
The contest comes just six days after an intense and passionate south coast derby on Pompey's patch finished all square.
But the respecitve positions of the two sides in the Championship standings means this contest is arguably the more important of the two.
John Mousinho's men are hovering one place above the drop zone, despite losing just one of their past eight league fixtures.
The Baggies, meanwhile, have tumbled down the table in recent weeks and are only one spot – and a couple of points – better off in 20th position.
They recently dismissed boss Ryan Mason, who was appointed last summer, and replaced him with Eric Ramsay, who had been in charge of Minnesota United in the MLS.
He did not get off to the best start, with a late goal condemning Albion to a late home defeat to Middlesbrough, while the side were then thrashed 5-0 at The Hawthorns by Norwich.
The new man did collect a first point at Derby last Friday evening, however, courtesy of Chris Mepham's stoppage-time header.
Colby Bishop was on target in a 1-1 draw when the sides met in the reverse fixture, while West Brom eased to a 3-0 victory on their most recent visit to the Blues' patch in September 2024.
TEAM NEWSPompey have a number of injury problems, but Callum Lang could return from a hamstring problem, while new signing Aji Alese will be hoping to make his debut.
The hosts are still without Florian Bianchini (knee), Harvey Blair (hip), Josh Knight (back), Márk Kosznovszky (knee), Hayden Matthews (ankle), Josh Murphy (hamstring), Conor Shaughnessy (quad), Franco Umeh (hamstring) and Thomas Waddingham (thigh), while Regan Poole (groin) is a doubt.
Tammer Bany (thigh), Krystian Bielik (shoulder) and Karlan Grant (hamstring) are all expected to miss out for the visitors, but former Blues players Jed Wallace and Josh Griffiths should make the trip down.
VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOMRead the thoughts of John Mousinho ahead of the big game.
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HEAD TO HEADOverall
Pompey: 20 wins
West Brom: 45 wins
15 draws
At Fratton Park
Pompey: 12 wins
West Brom: 18 wins
10 draws
Last Home Meeting
Pompey 0
West Brom 3 (Maja, Mowatt 2)
Championship
September 15 2024
TICKETSThere are a very limited number of seats remaining, but the ticket exchange is now open.
Click here to read our matchday guide and find out what is happening around the ground ahead of the game.
OFFICIALS
Referee: Matthew Donohue
Assistants: James Wilson and Michael Webb
Fourth Official: Alex Chilowicz
Donohue last took charge of Pompey when they drew 0-0 in the south coast derby at St Mary's back in September, booking two Blues players and four members of the home side.
He has been in the middle for 19 games so far this season, brandishing 78 yellow cards and just one red to Barry Bannan, who was then of Sheffield Wednesday.
MATCH COVERAGEThe game is available for international broadcast, including on Paramount+ in the USA. It will only be available to stream on Pompey+ in unsold international markets. Click here for more information.
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 Mark Kelly and Paul Robinson. 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.
New centre half Aji Alese named on the bench, with fit again Regan Poole starting the match alongside Conor Ogilvie. Ibane Bowat drops to the bench, with Keshi Anderson also on the subs bench.
Ex Pompey player Jed Wallace starts on the bench for WBA, along with former Pompey loanee keeper Josh Griffiths.
Ex Pompey player Jed Wallace starts on the bench for WBA, along with former Pompey loanee keeper Josh Griffiths.
Conor Chaplin came close to scoring for Portsmouth with a shot that just went wide after a good build-up play.
Terry Devlin managed a pull back, allowing Conor Chaplin to stab it towards the goal. 4 minutes.
Terry Devlin managed a pull back, allowing Conor Chaplin to stab it towards the goal. 4 minutes.
Adrian Segecic goes down in the box after a challenge by Nat Phillips - but no penalty given! 8 minutes.
1-0 up with a Conor Chaplin goal - his first goal of the season! 20 minutes.
Conor Chaplin with a left footed shot from the centre of the box, hitting the high centre of the goal. The assist came from Millenic Alli.
Conor Chaplin with a left footed shot from the centre of the box, hitting the high centre of the goal. The assist came from Millenic Alli.
2-0 ahead now with a Millenic Ali goal. Andre Dozzell plays a fine pass that sends Millenic Alli racing clear and he slots the ball through O'Leary's legs to open his Pompey account. 25 minutes.
More good play from Pompey and when the ball is worked to Terry Devlin, his fierce strike takes a deflection, which takes the sting out of it and allows O'Leary to gather. 38 minutes.
Half time whistle. 2-0 ahead, against a poor visiting side. We have been in control totally in the first half, nice to see both Conor Chaplin and Millenic Ali scoring, but it could easily have been at least 4 or 5 goals if we had taken our chances!
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