Is Portsmouth v Bristol Rovers on TV? Streaming details and latest team news

The Gas are looking to bounce back from their midweek defeat to Barnsley, in which a majority of players played below expectations by Joey Barton’s own admission.

Bristol Rovers have an equal record with two wins and two losses on the board so far, winning against Burton Albion and Oxford United, whilst also losing to Forest Green Rovers.

This is another game against a side that either were in the Championship last season or in the top 12 of League One as Rovers try to adapt to life in the third tier.

Pompey claimed a 4-1 win over Cambridge United on Tuesday evening with four different goalscorers as they claimed back-to-back victories.

In the league standings, Portsmouth are seven places higher than Rovers with two more points on the board.

When is Portsmouth v Bristol Rovers?

The League One clash between Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers takes place on Saturday, August 20. Kick-off at Fratton Park is at the traditional English time of 3.00 pm. Gavin Ward has been appointed as the referee and will be assisted by George Byrne and Greg Read. Ward was the referee when Rovers and FGR drew 0-0 at the Memorial Stadium in April with nine yellow cards brandished, the most he had overseen in a match last season.

Is Portsmouth v Bristol Rovers on TV?

There are no television or streaming opportunities for this match. It is being played at the kick-off time of 3.00 pm which is during the television blackout hours which have been in existence since the mid 1900’s.

How else can I follow the game?

Alternatively, you can listen to radio commentary on BBC Radio Bristol on a radio or television device but not online, due to broadcasting rights.

Rovers reporter Will Taylor will be down in Hampshire, so follow his social media feed and keep an eye on the BristolWorld website for his and Joey Barton’s reaction.

What is the latest team news?

Joey Barton is undecided as to how his side might line up against Pompey, but striker John Marquis may start on the bench. Marquis previously played for the opposition and was bought for big money. A false nine is what has been tipped so Aaron Collins could find himself leading the line.

Josh Grant was absent in the defeat on Tuesday as the medical staff carefully manage his work load, but he could be on the bench.

Lewis Gibson could make his first start after putting in a decent shift on Tuesday. James Gibbons is to miss the match through a long-term injury.

For Portsmouth, they have a ‘clean bill of health’ with Joe Morrell in contention after undergoing operation for a hernia problem. Denver Hume who has been out since March is also available, as is club captain Clark Robertson.

Jayden Reid who got injured against Bristol City is pushing to be involved also, whilst Ryan Tunnicliffe, who is subject of transfer interest is back after a hamstring injury.