The Reds host Portsmouth at the Checkatrade Stadium on Saturday afternoon in their final game of pre-season.
The League One side, now managed by Kenny Jackett, provide the last opposition before Harry Kewell’s men kick off their Sky Bet EFL Two campaign.
Wednesday evening saw the side pick up a late 2-1 win over Bognor Regis Town.
Fans are reminded that Devils Den will be open again from 2pm tomorrow and throughout the game for young fans over in the north-east corner of the stadium!
Reds Team news:
Harry Kewell has a full squad to choose from for the game against the Blues – apart from Jimmy Smith who remains side-lined with a thigh injury.
The Opposition:
The side’s most recent outing was a 2-1 defeat at home to AFC Bournemouth last Saturday – Conor Chaplin’s goal levelled after Lys Mousset opened the scoring. A second half goal from Benik Afobe gave Eddie Howe’s men the win in a south-coast derby.
⚽️ Chaplin on target, but #Pompey beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth in Fratton friendly ⬇️https://t.co/nYeAFWzEcX
— Portsmouth FC (@officialpompey) July 22, 2017
Jackett’s side’s previous matches had seen them unbeaten – with wins over Salisbury City, Havant & Waterlooville, Poole Town, Bognor Regis Town and Newport (IW).
Summer business so far has seen Luke McGhee, Brett Pitman and Nathan Thompson arrive from Tottenham Hotspur, AFC Bournemouth and Swindon Town respectively. Defender Tareiq Holmes-Dennis has also joined on a season-long loan from Huddersfield Town.
📝#Pompey have signed striker Brett Pitman from Ipswich on a three-year deal ⬇️https://t.co/Adff4tX67i pic.twitter.com/E1SJg5ylnV
— Portsmouth FC (@officialpompey) July 14, 2017
The Ticket News:
Home and away fans can book online by clicking here and then collect them from our Main Ticket Office until 4.30pm on Friday and from 10am on Saturday morning.
Alternatively, fans can ring 01293 410000 – fans are advised to arrive early to collect their tickets on the day of the game in order to avoid long queues.
Follow it live:
Supporters can follow all of the action with live minute-by-minute updates on our official Twitter account.
Team news will be available both there and on our official Facebook page – with a half time and full-time update on Facebook also available.
Instagram users who follow the club ‘crawley_town_fc’ will be able to go behind the scenes throughout the afternoon.
