Match Day Thread Walsall v Pompey

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Walsall winger Matt Jarvis is set to miss the visit of Portsmouth.

The former Wolves and West Ham wideman, on loan with the Saddlers from Norwich, has a minor ankle problem. Midfielder Joe Edwards came off against Fleetwood on Saturday with a knock but should be available. Striker Andy Cook completes a three-match ban.

Portsmouth could welcome back Omar Bogle following a hamstring injury. The on-loan Cardiff forward resumed training late last week but was not risked against Charlton on Saturday.

Club captain Brett Pitman could be handed a rare start following an encouraging cameo as a sub in the 2-1 defeat at The Valley. Midfielder Bryn Morris remains a doubt with a groin injury.

Walsall are looking to avoid falling to three straight league defeats against Portsmouth for the first time since a run of three between March 1982 and May 1983.

Portsmouth, who won on their last visit to Walsall last season, have never won back-to-back away league games against the Saddlers.

Walsall have lost each of their last seven midweek league fixtures (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) since a goalless draw at home to Shrewsbury in October 2018.

Portsmouth manager Kenny Jackett has only ever lost once as a manager away at Walsall in the Football League (P7 W4 D2 L1), a 0-3 defeat as Millwall boss in December 2007.

Portsmouth's Brett Pitman has scored three goals in his last four league appearances against Walsall, including two in three away from home.

 

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Match gets underway !

 

Attempt saved. Omar Bogle (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. 7th minute.

 

Penalty conceded by Morgan Ferrier (Walsall) after a foul in the penalty area on Nathan Thompson. 13th minute.

 

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Goal! Walsall 0, Portsmouth 1. Brett Pitman (Portsmouth) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom left corner. 13th minute.

 

Matthew Clarke (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul on Liam Kinsella. 16th minute.

 

Hi Ides. Apparently he damaged a finger in a door !

 

Attempt blocked. Omar Bogle (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. 18th minute.

 

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Goal! Walsall 0, Portsmouth 2. Omar Bogle (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Craig MacGillivray following a fast break. 25th minute.

 

Yes we can !! 0-2 up now !!

 

Attempt blocked. Omar Bogle (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. 31st minute.

 

Attempt blocked. Tom Naylor (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. 31st minute.