RECAP as Portsmouth held to frustrating 1-1 draw at home to Oxford United
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Danny Cowley’s men are looking to add to their 1-0 win over Forest Green on Saturday, which saw them pick up their first maximum points in four games.
The Blues were hampered by injuries over the weekend with Jay Mingi and Zak Swanson handed their first EFL starts in a much-changed side.
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Hide AdThe head coach will be keen to see the return of Marlon Pack, who was suspended for the trip to the New Lawn, along with Tom Lowery and Joe Rafferty, who have been sidelined in recent weeks.
Pompey take on a struggling Oxford side who currently sit 19th in League One after a slow start, with boss Karl Robinson under pressure from a number of U’s supporters.
You can follow the action with us this evening with build-up, team news and video before live commentary when the game gets under way from 7.45pm.
LIVE: Pompey v Oxford United
Key Events
- Pompey back in action under the lights at Fratton this evening.
- Lowery, Pack and Rafferty absent from side.
- Hackett and Scarlett return.
Good evening!
Good evening and welcome to Fratton Park as Pompey return to home soil as they face Oxford United in League One.
The Blues will be looking to add to their 1-0 victory against Forest Green on the weekend, which brought an end to their four game winless run.
Danny Cowley is hopeful that Tom Lowery and Joe Rafferty will finally return to the side after spells on the sidelines with injury, while Marlon Pack is available after his suspension.
They face a struggling Oxford United, who sit 19th in the table after a slow start with boss Karl Robinson under pressure from the U’s faithful.
You can follow the action with us this evening as we provide team news and build-up before live commentary when we kick-off from 7:45pm.
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