August 9th - Gledhill called into Republic Under 19 squad
Congratulations go to goal keeper Matt Gledhill who has been called into the Republic of Ireland Under-19 squad to face Serbia this week.
August 7th – Portsmouth 3 Nike Academy 3
Pompey continue their impressive pre-season form with a hard fought draw against the Nike Academy who are made up of 19 and 20 year old’s that have been released by clubs. Despite fielding a side containing 16 year olds and coming against physically stronger players, the academy side left the game with a lot of credit to their names.
Pompey fell behind when George Colson inadvertently diverted the ball into his own net.
England Under 17 international Sam Magri continued his fine form from this summer’s Under 17 World Cup final where he scored against Germany and Argentina from the penalty spot and once more stepped up to convert from the spot after Jack Maloney had been fouled in the box to level the score line.
Pompey fell behind again before Lewis Stockford equalised for second time. Nike looked to have secured the win when they went ahead with five minutes before the end of the game, but a fine 25 yard strike from Colson made amends for his earlier error and save the game for Pompey.
August 5th - Portsmouth 2 Horndean 2
A young side saw themselves a goal down at Five Heads Park before an unnamed trialist found the equaliser after 33 minutes of the first half. James Jennings reversed the fortunes for Pompey shortly after from close range to make the score 2-1. Horndean equalised early on in the second half but despite plenty of chances neither side could take advantage to gain the win.
August 2nd - Portsmouth 4 Dorchester 2
The last pre-season fixture for Portsmouth saw the academy squad take the place of the full side and triumph in a 4-2 victory in a testimonial game for Dorchester’s Mark Jermyn.
First half goals from Lewis Stockford who’d returned from the full squad’s pre-season trip to the US and George Colson had given Pompey a comfortable half time lead. Also fresh back from the US; Ryan Williams got amongst the goals along with Andrew Higgins to put Pompey 4-0 up.
Despite conceding two goals in the second half, the academy side earned a great victory.
July 22nd – Portsmouth 2 Wycombe 1
Pompey recorded their third straight win of the pre-season saw Pompey condemned Wycombe to their first pre-season defeat in six matches. Wycombe struck the first blow in the first half to see them take a 1-0 lead into half time.
Pompey made ten changes at half time and came out as side transformed. Ashley Harris once again showed his pedigree and desire to score the academy goal of the season as he rifled an unstoppable 30 yard effort past the Wycombe goal keeper. Four minutes later Jack Maloney headed in the winning goal.
July 19th Portsmouth 3 Aldershot 2
Pompey took an early lead through Aaron Kinchen after just four minutes. A lack of experience saw Pompey take their foot of the gas and find themselves trailing 2-1 with four minutes to go. A bit of fortune from an own goal saw Pompey equalise before James Jennings secured an unlikely late win.
July 15th - Portsmouth 1 Brighton 0
Pompey won their opening game of pre-season 1-0 over neighbours Brighton thanks to a goal from Carl Walshe.
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