Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Morecambe and Portsmouth go head to head at the Mazuma in what is expected to be a close League One encounter. The Shrimps aim to escape the danger zone, and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. A man to watch in the home team will be Arthur Gnahoua, who scored a brace in a 3-2 win over Charlton, whilst Anthony O’Connor remains on the sidelines through injury.
The Pompey, on the other hand, have slim playoffs chances despite recording back-to-back wins over Rotherham and Lincoln. Portsmouth have little to play for in the season finale, but given their attacking potential, we believe that both teams to score betting option should be considered. All Paul Downing, Kieron Freeman, and Reeco Hackett-Fairchild are likely to miss the game with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the away team. In the first half of the season Portsmouth defeated Morecambe 2-0.
Highlighted Player (Scott Wootton):
After spending his youth career at English giants Liverpool and Manchester United, Scott Wootton played for the likes of Tranmere Rovers, Peterborough United, and Nottingham Forest on loan at senior level. In the summer of 2013, the defender signed a three-year deal with Leeds United.
Scott Wootton made 66 appearances for the Whites in the league before moving to Rotherham United on loan. In August 2016, the English footballer joined League 1 club Milton Keynes Dons, signing a two-year deal with the Stadium MK outfit. Nowadays, Scott Wootton plays for Plymouth Argyle in the League Two, where he wears the number 5 jersey.
Scott Wootton’s primary position is a centre-back, but he is capable of producing fine performances at right-back as well. The 188-cm tall defender, whose preferred foot is right, has three caps for the England U17 team. Scott Wootton was born in Birkenhead, England, on September 12, 1991.
Highlighted Team (Portsmouth):
During Milan Mandaric’s era at the club, Portsmouth played an important role in the Premier League, with the team finishing their debut season (2003/2004) in the 13th position in the standings. The club impressed in the 2008/2009 season, with Nwankwo Kanu’s goal helping them beat Cardiff City in the FA Cup final.
As a result, Portsmouth represented England in the Europa League, with the team progressing in the group stages of the competition thanks to a win over Vitoria Gimaraes in the final qualifying round. The current club was formed in 2013, but the original amateur club was founded back in 1883. Nowadays Portsmouth host their rivals at Fratton Park, with the venue holding up to 20,620 spectators.
The likes of Sol Campbell, David James, Glen Johnson and aforementioned Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu are considered one of the club’s most notable players. Portsmouth wear blue shirts, white shorts and red socks when hosting their rivals at Fratton Park, while wearing white and blue colours when playing on the road.