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Match Preview: City vs Portsmouth

17 February 2023

Match Previews

Match Preview: City vs Portsmouth

17 February 2023

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The Imps will look to extend their unbeaten run to six games when hosting Portsmouth on Saturday 18 February (3pm KO).

All the key information you need to know ahead of the fixture can be found in this match preview.

TICKET INFORMATION

With the stadium close to capacity in home areas ahead of Saturday’s game, the club have now opened the buyback scheme for gold season members. Find out how to release your seat for resale HERE.

Very few tickets remain in home areas, so supporters are encouraged to purchase at the earliest point to avoid missing out.

If you plan to purchase your ticket on the day of the game, please check online via the ticketing website or the club's social media channels for updates on availability.

Click HERE for City’s ticketing website.

MATCH COVERAGE

The match is available for live streaming internationally for just £10, or the equivalent cost in your local currency.

The feed includes expert commentary from the BBC Radio Lincolnshire sports team, including replays of key moments as well as match statistics and latest scores around the division.

Alternatively, UK-based supporters can listen to live match commentary using an iFollow Imps audio pass - which can be bought HERE.

iFollow Imps subscribers can watch all the reaction, including post-match interviews and match highlights.

City supporters unable to get to the LNER Stadium will also be able to follow the action with regular updates on the club’s official Twitter, Facebook and Instagram pages.

PORTSMOUTH

Nickname: Pompey

Founded: 1898

Stadium: Fratton Park

Head coach: John Mousinho

Top scorer: Colby Bishop (16 goals)

League position: 10th

LAST TIME OUT

Derby County 1-1 Imps

Sky Bet League One

Imps: Rushworth, Poole ©, Montsma, Jackson, Bishop (Sanders 64’), Shodipo (Sorensen 58’), Erhahon, O’Connor, House, Roughan, Diamond (Plange 76’). Subs (not used): Wright, Boyes, Vernam, Eyoma.

Portsmouth 1-0 Burton Albion

Sky Bet League One

Portsmouth: Oluwayemi, Rafferty, Raggett ©, Towler, Ogilvie, Morrell, Thompson (Tunnicliffe 73’), Dale (Pigott 86’), Lane (Jacobs 73’), Hackett (Scarlett 73’), Bishop. Subs (not used): Steward, Freeman, Hume.

LEAGUE FORM

Imps: DDWWD

Portsmouth: WLDLW

KENNEDY’S THOUGHTS

Hear from the head coach below…

MATCH OFFICIALS

Referee: Ross Joyce

Assistant referee: Daniel Woodward

Assistant referee: Marc Wilson

Fourth official: Christopher Ward

Click HERE to check out the 2022/23 training range.


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