Summary

  • Portsmouth v Bolton Wanderers (kick-off 20:00 GMT)

  • League One's top two meet at Fratton Park

  • Conor Shaughnessy's near-post header in first-half stoppage time put Pompey in front

  • Kusini Yengi finishes off a fine move for Portsmouth's second late on

  • Portsmouth move six points clear at top of table and have lost only once in league this season

  • Second-placed Bolton suffer first defeat in 12 games in all competitions

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  1. Listen Livepublished at 19:57 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2023

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    As ever, BBC Local Radio have every kick for you tonight.

    If you're on the south coast, BBC Radio Solent will have an eye on all things Pompey.

    While BBC Radio Manchester bring you coverage in the Greater Manchester area with a focus on Wanderers.

    You can also listen to their dedicated Bolton podcast The Wanderer.

  2. Wanderers forward needs surgerypublished at 19:53 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2023

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    Bolton also suffered some bad injury news recently.

    Forward Dan Nlundulu faces a number of months out after picking up a hamstring injury that requires surgery.

    He headed north in the summer to join Bolton from Southampton and has scored five times this season.

    Bolton forward Dan Nlundulu receives treatment on the field for an injuryImage source, Rex Features
  3. Injuries beginning to bite Pompey?published at 19:52 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2023

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    Portsmouth defender Regan Poole walks off the field injuredImage source, Rex Features

    Despite sitting pretty at the top of the table, Portsmouth have had several key injuries to worry about.

    Star defender Regan Poole is out for the season, key striker Colby Bishop is struggling with an ankle injury, and captain Marlon Pack has only just returned after two months out with an ankle injury.

    BBC Radio Solent's Portsmouth commentator Andrew Moon took a look at what might be on the club's Christmas wish list.

  4. In-form sides meetpublished at 19:51 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2023

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    Portsmouth players celebrate a goal against Northampton TownImage source, Rex Features

    Both these teams bring some very hot form into the game.

    Portsmouth had gone 16 matches unbeaten since the start of the season before being finally beaten by Blackpool two weeks ago.

    But they've bounced back with consecutive wins and sit three points clear at the top of League One.

    While Bolton have won 10 of their past 11 matches in all competitions to climb to second in the table.

    Last Tuesday's 0-0 draw at Oxford is their only blemish since early October.

    Jon Dadi Bodvarsson scores for BoltonImage source, Getty Images
  5. Bolton team newspublished at 19:50 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2023

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    Forward Dan Nlundulu and defender George Johnston are long-term absentees for Bolton but they're otherwise full-strength.

    They make two changes from their last league outing at Oxford last Tuesday.

    Bolton: Baxter, Toal, Santos, Jones, Williams, Maghoma, Sheehan, Dacres-Cogley, Thomason, Charles, Bodvarsson

    Subs: Mendes Gomes, Iredale, Forrester, Morley, Dempsey, Adeboyejo, Jerome

    Bolton team v PortsmouthImage source, BBC Sport
  6. Portsmouth team newspublished at 19:48 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2023

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    Portsmouth team v BoltonImage source, BBC Sport

    Portsmouth's top-scorer Colby Bishop again misses out with an ankle injury and could miss three to four weeks.

    They have one change from Saturday’s victory at Northampton.

    Portsmouth: Norris, Rafferty, Raggett, Shaughnessy, Sparkes, Robertson, Pack, Kamara, Saydee, Lane, Yengi

    Subs: Swanson, Towler, Whyte, Saydee, Devlin, Martin, Schofield

  7. Good eveningpublished at 19:47 Greenwich Mean Time 11 December 2023

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    Match programme framing a general shot of the pitch at Fratton Park ahead of Portsmouth v BoltonImage source, Rex Features

    Hello and welcome to tonight's action from League One.

    It's a top-of-the table clash between Portsmouth and Bolton at Fratton Park.

    So grab a drink and settle in with us.