Charlton Athletic v Portsmouth
Saturday 9th March 2019 … 5:30pm Kick-Off
Referee: Roger East
Introduction
In life people say that you have to make your own luck yet there will always be occasions when its handed to you on a plate. Defeat up against Doncaster Rovers last Saturday would have been hard to take, especially after the opening exchanges, yet many Charlton fans will feel as though we got away with it after the late drama at the Keepmoat… Its impossible to dwell on past results though and its straight on to the next one; this Saturday will see the Valley lit up for the SKY cameras, the race for the Play-Offs is beginning to hot up, it’s the turn of Portsmouth to make the trip to SE7
The Opposition
Name: Portsmouth | Manager: Kenny Jackett
Ground: Fratton Park
In all the years the loan market has been in existence I’ve never known a January Transfer Window like this one, all over the Football League teams would be receiving the news that parent clubs would be wanting players back early and so potentially derail the early season form for that side… Thankfully for Charlton the loss of Jed Steer hasn’t been felt, its on the South Coast though that the loss has without doubt been felt.
Most notably for Portsmouth it was Ben Thompson who in the midfield would provide the anchor for their promotion push and so make Pompey look unstoppable against all teams at this level (Unless from your from the South East of England). Millwall though are in their own difficulties I’m happy to say and needed their player back, since that moment its been a 2019 of woe for Kenny Jackett and his side, winless in eight, the rot was finally stopped against Bradford City last weekend (a 5-1 win), has it been stopped though, or is it just a temporary pause to give football fans that cruel false hope!!
Without doubt; for Charlton and Portsmouth you have to argue that promotion can now only come via. the Play-Offs yet as proven at Fratton Park; Pompey are a strong side; they did still strengthen in January and in Omar Bogle and James Vaughan have two Strikers that can hurt any side at this level
The theme was carried on in the original fixture yet with the scoreline being 2-1 or 1-0 to either team in all but in the last twelve meetings (all but two games that it) that’s been the result – Which team will achieve it this time round in what could be a dress rehearsal for what’ll no doubt be a frantic Play-Off Semi-Final encounter.
Charlton Team News
Last Saturday was a relief for the Addicks fans as it meant for one of the few times this season that Lee Bowyer was able to name what many consider his strongest side – Your best eleven players though doesn’t mean that you’ll have the best team and with Charlton looking nervy against Doncaster you have to question if changes will be wrung once more.
The notable absence in Yorkshire was the new signing: Josh Parker… Having been struck down by a virus it was clear on the Friday that he would miss the trip North yet with two goals for the U23s that day you’d hope that he can return and do the same for the first eleven – Tariqe Fosu has been an enigma this season with fans never knowing which player will turn up but you could argue that we were treated to the Tariqe we all know and love so may be pushing for his own starting berth.
Phillips
Solly | Bauer | Sarr | Purrington
Cullen | Bielik | Aribo
Williams
Parker | Taylor
Substitutes Bench: Maxwell |
Dijksteel | Pearce | Lapslie | Reeves | Vetokele | Fosu
Prediction
Not going to lie these next two games at the Valley are going to be tough, although with us reaching the business end you’d expect all to be like that (with those at all ends fighting for their lives) – Two bad results this week at the Valley could allow teams outside the Play-Offs to close the gap once more, our home has become a fortress though so its imperative we return Pompey to their recent bad form!!... COYR!!
Comments
An Addick win be a delight.
In defeat pompy return to the south Coast,
3-0 to the Charlton will be our brag.
Pompey seem to have got over their nosedive, wins 3-0 at Bury, one of the L2 pacemakers and over Bradford (albeit they're in terrible form) serve a warning that they are back in goal scoring form
I am concerned with our lack of penetration down the wings, we are the wingless wonders a t m but that is down to a combination of tactics and available players. We are doing OK except for an absolute drought when it comes to scoring .. Shoot chaps, have a shot now and then.
Having typed all that, I think we are gonna win this one. It should be a good game for the neutrals, a nail biter for Addicks fans, a smack in the chops for Pompeyites
CAFC 2 v Portsmouth 0
Luton: Doncaster (23/03 - H) | Charlton (13/04 - A)
Barnsley: Sunderland (12/03 - H) | Doncaster (15/03 - A)
Sunderland: Barnsley (12/03 - A) | Doncaster (19/04 - H) | Portsmouth (27/04 - H)
Portsmouth: Charlton (09/03 - A) | Sunderland (27/04 - A)
Charlton: Portsmouth (09/03 - H) | Luton (13/04) - H)
Doncaster: Barnsley (15/03 - H) | Luton (23/03 - A) | Sunderland (19/04 - A)
So a very tough group of games coming for Doncaster
It's on Sky so we should all know what the result will be. Can see a re-run of last season's game. Once again our lack of goals will be the telling factor. 0-1 or worse.
Ok now go and prove me wrong!!!!!
Plus they've ties against Blackpool and Coventry who may themselves be trying to attempt a last thrust at the Play-Offs
Phillips.
Solly. Bauer. Sarr. Purrington
Williams. Cullen. Aribo. Fosu
Taylor. Parker.
We so need to win this. COYR
WDDDDDLWLL
scoring goals is not there problem, defending them is.
This is a game niether side can afford to lose.
I expect a 1.1 bore draw.
Sorry to sound downbeat but it's how I see it.
Seriously though hopefully a nice comfortable 5-0 win with 5 different Charlton scorers for you to enjoy mate
He is better. A lot better.
We should benefit from a stronger ref. I hope I have not now jinxed us!
Portsmouth have sold over 3,000 seats in the Jimmy Seed Stand for the match and tickets are on restricted sale to prevent Pompey fans from buying in the home areas.
Placing a match on restricted sale in the event of the away end selling out is standard practice for the club and all Charlton supporters registered on the club’s ticketing database before March 7th can still buy tickets for the game.
https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5c813d5ea3bad/tickets-portsmouth-match-placed-on-restricted-sale-as-jimmy-seed-stand-sells-out