Our prediction for this League 1 match:
Portsmouth
Match Time & Date:
16/04/2024
20:45
Prediction: 1-0
Barnsley
Portsmouth will be aiming to cement top position in the standings when they take on Barnsley in the League One round 40. The Pompey are a real force to be reckoned with at home, with the team eyeing their 15th home win of the process and they are seen as favourites to pick up all three points from the midweek clash. All Alex Robertson, Regan Poole, Terry Devlin, Joe Morrell, and Tom McIntyre remain in the recovery room, while Tom Lowery will be assessed ahead of the kick-off.
Meanwhile, the Tykes aim to move one step closer to the playoffs, but given their anything but good form in League One, home win should be considered. Both Neill Collins and Donovan Pines are injured for the visiting team, while Jon Russell is a doubt after limping off with injury in a draw with Reading at the weekend.
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.
