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Portsmouth 0-0 Lincoln City

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Portsmouth's first home game of the League One season ended in an uninspiring goalless draw against Lincoln.

Nearly 18,000 fans saw a dull game at Fratton Park which tested the players' fitness in sweltering conditions.

Five home debutants were unable to help break the deadlock in the first 45 minutes - Lincoln failed to have a single shot on target, whereas Pompey managed four.

Reeco Hackett had the best of those chances on 43 minutes, having two bites of the cherry. His first effort bounced off goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, but his follow-up effort under pressure was way over the crossbar.

The second half did not fare much better, although Pompey made four substitutions and Lincoln two.

The changes brought the game to life, but shots on target and goals failed to materialise as Pompey boss Danny Cowley was forced to settle for a point against his old club.

Report supplied by PA Media.

Line-ups

Portsmouth

Formation 4-4-2

  • 1Griffiths
  • 17RaffertySubstituted forSwansonat 81'minutes
  • 28Morrison
  • 20Raggett
  • 6Ogilvie
  • 18Hackett-FairchildSubstituted forCurtisat 62'minutes
  • 23ThompsonSubstituted forMingiat 70'minutes
  • 7Pack
  • 24Jacobs
  • 10PigottSubstituted forScarlettat 62'minutes
  • 9Bishop

Substitutes

  • 2Swanson
  • 5Mnoga
  • 11Curtis
  • 13Freeman
  • 19Scarlett
  • 21Oluwayemi
  • 25Mingi

Lincoln City

Formation 4-3-3

  • 1Rushworth
  • 22Eyoma
  • 15O'Connor
  • 2Poole
  • 17Robson
  • 6SandersBooked at 41mins
  • 21Sørensen
  • 8Oakley-Boothe
  • 23AdelakunSubstituted forJacksonat 77'minutes
  • 9Hopper
  • 10BishopSubstituted forMaguireat 72'minutes

Substitutes

  • 5Jackson
  • 24Roughan
  • 28Maguire
  • 29Wright
  • 32Makama
  • 36Worsfold-Gregg
  • 46Kendall
Referee:
David Rock
Attendance:
17,855

Match Stats

Home TeamPortsmouthAway TeamLincoln City
Possession
Home53%
Away47%
Shots
Home15
Away4
Shots on Target
Home6
Away0
Corners
Home3
Away4
Fouls
Home10
Away15

Live Text

  1. Post update

    Match ends, Portsmouth 0, Lincoln City 0.

  2. Full Time

    Second Half ends, Portsmouth 0, Lincoln City 0.

  3. Post update

    Foul by Zak Swanson (Portsmouth).

  4. Post update

    Chris Maguire (Lincoln City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

  5. Post update

    Foul by Colby Bishop (Portsmouth).

  6. Post update

    Regan Poole (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  7. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Dane Scarlett (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Connor Ogilvie.

  8. Post update

    Marlon Pack (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  9. Post update

    Foul by Tashan Oakley-Boothe (Lincoln City).

  10. Post update

    Attempt saved. Michael Morrison (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Marlon Pack.

  11. Post update

    Dane Scarlett (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  12. Post update

    Foul by Tashan Oakley-Boothe (Lincoln City).

  13. Post update

    Attempt blocked. Dane Scarlett (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Connor Ogilvie with a cross.

  14. Post update

    Michael Morrison (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  15. Post update

    Foul by Lasse Sørensen (Lincoln City).

  16. Post update

    Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

  17. Post update

    Foul by Lasse Sørensen (Lincoln City).

  18. Post update

    Foul by Marlon Pack (Portsmouth).

  19. Post update

    Chris Maguire (Lincoln City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

  20. Post update

    Corner, Lincoln City. Conceded by Sean Raggett.

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  • Comment posted by PFC, at 19:48 6 Aug

    What a load of rubbish…I said it last year, nothing’s changed. A packed Fratton Park, yet there was as usual no entertainment and the fellas on the touchline have no clue how to play football…
    Where was the creativity?
    Where were the runners?
    No through balls, diagonal balls… nothing… I can see another wasted season… The Eisners either get rid of them now or wait until Christmas when it’s too late

    • Reply posted by StrictlyPompey, at 20:07 6 Aug

      StrictlyPompey replied:
      .....Or give Danny Cowley some decent financial support to actually SIGN 2 or 3 decent new players, to give the squad more quality and strength.

  • Comment posted by Paulo, at 18:38 6 Aug

    Need to sort out the tactics Danny, to predictable with hit and hope long ball to wings, try playing football

    • Reply posted by PFC, at 19:54 6 Aug

      PFC replied:
      The fella is clueless, there weren’t any tactics…

      If only he’d spent time over the summer on a course instead of topping up his tan…

  • Comment posted by worldcupwillie, at 10:51 7 Aug

    Let’s be honest the ambition of the Eisner’s runs no further than improving the bricks and mortar, no serious ambition to improve the team. Cowley’s are second class yes men, unfortunately perfect for team Eisner’s ambitions.

    • Reply posted by Fratton, at 10:54 7 Aug

      Fratton replied:
      You're right that the Eisners see this as a real estate investment. I wonder when the asset stripping will happen.

  • Comment posted by bushwacker, at 19:54 6 Aug

    Like watching the Titanic sinking for 90 minutes. Should be fined for calling it a football match.

    • Reply posted by PFC, at 20:00 6 Aug

      PFC replied:
      Indeed… and we paid to watch that tosh… huh

  • Comment posted by Colin, at 09:29 7 Aug

    This is not good enough Cowley!
    Listening to him on the radio he called it “hopeful football” i.e. boot the ball up top and hope for the best…
    These brothers have to go… this is kind of football is ok at non-league level but we pay to be entertained and see some decent football…
    Hoof ball can be orchestrated by anyone….And why on earth are you playing players who are not well?!

  • Comment posted by Bassingham Imp, at 20:58 6 Aug

    Imps without 5 forward players (all injured) today played with passion and commitment that has been lacking for so long. We would have lost that game last season for sure. People questioned MK's appointment, but lets just wait and see.

  • Comment posted by derek, at 19:07 7 Aug

    I agree with the comments on Eisner's priority being bricks and mortar. This is not the Anaheim Ducks this is a 125 year old proud English football club. This is the worst footballing tenure since the Venable and Fenwick era.

    • Reply posted by ian, at 19:23 7 Aug

      ian replied:
      Agree Derek, albeit the Barker fiasco wasn't great to watch either. Now Barker was also one of Catlin's boys, like the Cowleys. Catlin was clueless with managerial recruitment, and we are still suffering long after he's gone. The Eisners must wise-up eventually.

  • Comment posted by Fratton, at 10:52 7 Aug

    Just like last season the recruiting was left to the last minute so that the players take weeks to get to know each other and the Cowley's to know whether they fit in.
    We have two creative players, Crackers and Pack, but they can't create when Griffiths is hoofing balls over their heads.
    I'm still not convinced by Hackett, Curtis is only effective on the left, and the two strikers weren't in it.

    • Reply posted by ian, at 19:24 7 Aug

      ian replied:
      Hackett is an average National League player at best. And DC rates him. Tells the story.

  • Comment posted by Mark Collins , at 21:27 6 Aug

    Cowley still clueless, I've said it before and I'll say it again. This job is far too big for him. He's a league 2 manager at best. No creativity and he's obviously looking to offload Curtis, already sold Harness, a season of midtable mediocrity at best. Might be gone by Christmas

    • Reply posted by MrsTrellis, at 17:21 7 Aug

      MrsTrellis replied:
      Agree,sacked at Huddersfield,clueless.They have a useful side mow.Carbon-copy of last season....

  • Comment posted by JOHN SPARTAN, at 18:22 6 Aug

    Early days, takes time to gel especially with the number of new players.

    • Reply posted by Mark Collins , at 21:53 6 Aug

      Mark Collins replied:
      Never really understood this gel business. Quality professional footballers should be able to adapt quickly to a new team. Or are we talking about hair again

  • Comment posted by pompey dave, at 18:07 6 Aug

    The day was not - the Football was not . Can't really say it was bad because for an hour it hardly got started . Livened up slightly towards the end . Fair play to the Lincoln fans , methinks the Cowley coaching handbook is well known down that way , but it's no excuse or explanation for such a non event .

    • Reply posted by Norfolk Imp, at 18:14 6 Aug

      Norfolk Imp replied:
      Danny will not be appy, Up the Imps !

  • Comment posted by ian, at 08:31 7 Aug

    Cowley's 2nd full season has started as predicted. That was one of the dullest matches of his reign, & there have been plenty. I cannot understand the Eisners', & Fratton End's, admiration for him. There is no creativity, no pace, no skill, no idea. Virtually every throw in, & most passes, went backwards. Based on the 1st two matches we have no chance of promotion. Mid-table at best. DC MUST GO.

    • Reply posted by Rob White, at 17:02 7 Aug

      Rob White replied:
      I'm still not sure about the Cowley, they do seem to be getting some decent ayers in though.

      What I can't work out is why the crowd are chanting their names like some heroes. Nothing fantastic so far has happened to warrant it, also for a big part of last year the crowd definitely didn't rate/like them. I just can't figure what has happened to make them sing their names so much now?

  • Comment posted by Jennifer Gay, at 07:41 7 Aug

    Cowley was saying exactly the same at this stage last season. What is the preparation for the new season for, if not to go all guns firing from the very start of the season? Will the players have gelled by, say, mid-October? I had a 12 hour round trip yesterday to watch this sad affair.

  • Comment posted by PFC, at 19:52 6 Aug

    Danny’s bro is more interested in playing with his hair than concerned about the rubbish dished up today….

  • Comment posted by David, at 20:06 6 Aug

    No shots on goal, what were our forwards doing obviously it was to hot for them. Looked like we went to get a draw, so we accomplished it but not pretty to watch no doubt. Will no doubt improve once our strikers get a grip. Again great support from both sides, shame game was poor, but long way to go it will get better from the Imps. Davej

  • Comment posted by Colin, at 09:31 7 Aug

    Plus he comes out with the same excuse as last year, “the players need time to gel”! We don’t buy this guff… the pair of you aren’t up to the job…

    • Reply posted by ROSS, at 09:52 7 Aug

      ROSS replied:
      ..... to be fair to the guy the players do need time to gel but that's the same for the vast majority of teams in the league. see where you are in say 10 games then decide.

  • Comment posted by beatles63, at 06:28 7 Aug

    Cowley must go otherwise a long hard season awaits.

  • Comment posted by 3robert3, at 01:41 7 Aug

    Still getting good crowds

  • Comment posted by Ftm1973 32 mins, at 22:04 6 Aug

    Nearly 18k fans..... hardly headline material

    • Reply posted by pompey dave, at 07:32 7 Aug

      pompey dave replied:
      He had to write something about the afternoon .

  • Comment posted by rayzor, at 19:56 6 Aug

    Let my acca down. ☹️☹️☹️

    • Reply posted by hammertime, at 19:59 6 Aug

      hammertime replied:
      Lincoln let you down?

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