The final whistle blows and Pompey march on towards Europe, Wigan are now staring relegation straight in the face.
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Goal
As Wigan pile forward Pompey break and Defoe is presented with a perfect opportunity, racing through one on one with Kirkland and the Englishman slotted home his eighth in seven games for Portsmouth.
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A minimum of FOUR minutes to be added on at the end of this match here.
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King hits a shot straight at James in the Portsmouth goal as his team-mates scream for a pass inside the box.
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As the game moves ever closer towards the final whistle the game is becoming stretched and this really is the final chance for Wigan to steal a point.
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The resulting corner is delivered high into the box and after some desperate defending, Porstmouth clear.
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Heskey sends a great ball through to Sibierski and the Frenchman watches the ball on the bounce, hitting a great shot which is heading under the crossbar before James sticks out a hand to make another terrific stop.
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Substitution
Melchiot comes off to be replaced by Julius Aghahowa, they now have five recognised strikers on the field of play.
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King tries to swing in a cross for the head of Sibierski but James comes out well to save and hold on to the ball.
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The attacking changes made by Bruce here don't appear to be making much difference and you have to feel that it's already game over the visitors.
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Defoe has been causing havoc in the Wigan defence all afternoon and he is not letting up here, forcing Kilbane to foul him on the edge of the area.
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The home support are beginning to find their voice her in the final stages as they try to urge their team on to victory.
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Heskey has been allowed a massive amount of space inside the box and tries to slide the ball under legs of James, the goalkeeper is equal to it however to deny Wigan once again.
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Sibierski fires in a shot from 12 yards which takes a massive deflection off Johnson for a corner.
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Substitution
Hagen runs off the field to be replaced by Marlon King, the Jamaican scored in midweek for his Country, can he do it again here?
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Heskey chaces down a ball from his own half which James has to out for and the England 'keeper smashes the ball out of play.
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Substitution
Utaka makes way for Richard Hughes as Harry Redknapp makes his last change of the afternoon.
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Johnson makes one of his trademark runs down the flank and decides that the shot is on for him here, he lets off a shot which Kirkland has to palm round the post, it's been a very busy afternoon for the stopper.
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Substitution
Baros leaves the field, he has been rather anonymous out there today, his replacement is going to be David Nugent.
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Substitution
Antoine Sibierski is brought on for Taylor who has picked up a slight niggle out here, Wigan must also be looking at the substitution to add to their attacking threat.
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A corner floats over, landing at the feet of Johnson who hits a volley through a crowd of players and Kirkland has to get down to tip the shot away.
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Taylor turns on the ball and lets off a snap shot which is saved easily by James.
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Saved by James!! What a brilliant stop that way, England's number one threw himself full length at the ball and saved the follow up too, sending the home fans into raptures.
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Sylvain Distin has had a rather quiet game so far here but he finds himself at the centre of the action, bringing down Valencia in the box with a rash challenge and Mr. Riley points to the spot!
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Substitution
Lauren is brought on for Hermann Hreidarsson who has picked up an injury.
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Yellow Card
Skoko picks up a yellow card for the foul on Baros.
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Josip Skoko brings down Baros with a hefty challenge and could go into the book here.
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Heskey wins the ball in the air, bringing the ball down on his chest before finding Taylor, the latter firing his shot way over the bar.
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Taylor is left in a heap on the floor from a strong challenge and is going to need treatment on the sidelines.
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Kranjcar beats Kilbane and then Scharner, unleashing a powerful effort which flies high and wide.
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Davis takes delivers an outswinging corner to the edge of the area but Scharner is there and hoofs the ball clear.
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Mendes eats up the ground in front of him as Pompey break away and drives into the heart of the Latics defence Emmerson Boyce having to track back well to clear the danger for the Lancashire side.
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Taylor makes a bit of room for himself on the edge of the area and lets off a shot as support is lacking, the effort however is sent straight into the arms of James.
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Yellow Card
Scharner becomes the second player to enter the referee's notebook following a trip on Pedro Mendes.
Second half
The second half kicks off, let's hope this half provides more excitement than the first.
Half time
The whistle goes as Alan Wiley sounds for the end of the half after a poor opening 45 minutes.
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The fourth official indicates that there will be a minimum of two minute added on at the end of this first period of play.
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Portsmouth are doing well to force Wigan back into their own half and only have to hang on for a few more minutes before the close of the half.
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Heskey tries his luck from the edge of the area but this time former England team-mate Sol Campbell gets his body in the way.
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Scharner runs onto a throw-in and lets off a quick shot for the far post but James is more than happy to watch the ball sail wide of the mark.
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Scharner has a second bite at the cherry here through a free kick, he runs up and smashes the ball... high into the stands.
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The corner comes to nothing however and Steve Bruce is not happy with the delivery, racing to the edge of the technical area to vent his anger.
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A chance for Heskey from the edge of the area but as he goes to pull the trigger Davis throws himself at the ball to deflect out for a corner.
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A second goal almost here as kranjcar unleashes a trademark rasping drive from distance which Kirkland does superbly with one again, tipping round for another corner.
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Yellow Card
Mr. Wiley dishes out a yellow card to Defoe in the aftermath of celebrations.
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Goal
John Utaka beats Kevin Kilbane all ends up, firing a shot in which takes a massive deflection on its way through to DEFOE at the back post who slots home the opening goal of the afternoon to brighten up a dull first half.
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Pompey are beginning to resort to long-ball tactics here, James lofting a high, searching ball up to Defoe and co but the wind gets hold of the ball and sends it out of play.
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Heskey breaks free of the offside trap and tries to get onto a through ball but a late flag stops him in his tracks.
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Paul Scharner is over the ball. He fires in a dipping, swerving effort but unfortunately for the visitors the ball flies over the crossbar.
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Sean Davis brings down Heskey with a rash tackle and Alan Wiley is quick to the spot to hand Wigan a free kick.
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Claims for handball here as Kirkland comes sliding out of his area to make a save but his hands are clearly still inside the box.
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The race is on between Hagen and Defoe for a ball over the top and in the end Kirkland comes out to clear the ball into touch.
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The tempo of the match is being constantly stemmed by both sets of midfielders, Portsmouth will be hoping that they can turn on their usual attacking football.
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The players at the moment who are looking as though they could have a major say in the outcome of this match are Heskey, Defoe and Johnson, it will be interesting to see what role they play in the remainder of this encounter.
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Taylor tries to curl a shot from just inside the box round James and into the keeper's left hand post but the effort is sent just a yard wide.
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Despite the early chances here in this match, it is the defences who are on top so far.
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A throw-in comes in from the left hand side which isn't picked up by the Wigan defence and Defoe unleashes a snap-shot over the visitors' bar.
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Luis Antonio Valencia receives the ball from a good Heskey pass, he slides the ball towards goal but a charging run from Johnson from right back deflects the shot over a grounded David James and onto the crossbar!
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Jermain Defoe finds himself wide out on the right and looks up to send a pass to his forward team-mate Baros but his pass ends up with the home support.
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After a moment of dispute over kick taker, Kranjcar steps up and fires in a bending shot round the wall and only inches past the far post.
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Hagen brings down Baros with a clumsy challenge and Pompey have a free kick in a dangerous position.
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Baros drives forward and tries to get past the challenge of Mario Melchiot but the Dutch defender does well to get his body in the way and the danger has past.
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Portsmouth are enjoying much of the early possession here but Wigan are defending well, Kirkland immediately returning to form after injury.
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The corner comes in but it pretty poor and Emmerson Boyce heads clear for the Latics.
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Niko Kranjcar brings the ball forward, giving it to Milan Baros who returns the favour, he fires in a rasping drive which the fit again Chris Kirkland brilliantly turns round the post for a corner.
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Ryan Taylor takes an outswinging corner which finds the head of Emile Heskey, the striker rises and heads towards goal but Alan Riley has already blown for an earlier infringement.
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Glen Johnson takes an early free kick and sends the ball deep into the Wigan area but the ball is cleared by the head of Erik Hagen.
Kickoff
The match gets underway at a fairly quiet Fratton Park on a blustery afternoon.
Awaiting Kickoff
Alan Wiley takes to the helm for today's fixture, the Staffordshire official has handed out 83 yellow cards and just a single red card in his 25 games this season, Blackburn's Ryan Nelsen the unfortunate recipient of the sending off.
Awaiting Kickoff
A struggling Wigan travel to the South coast currently five points above the drop zone and will be hoping to improve on their average of just a point a game during this season's campaign.
Awaiting Kickoff
Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe returns to action after having to sit out against former club Spurs last week and will be looking to add to his six goals in six games since his move to Fratton Park.
Portsmouth
Wigan Athletic
Full time
The final whistle blows and Pompey march on towards Europe, Wigan are now staring relegation straight in the face.
Goal
As Wigan pile forward Pompey break and Defoe is presented with a perfect opportunity, racing through one on one with Kirkland and the Englishman slotted home his eighth in seven games for Portsmouth.
A minimum of FOUR minutes to be added on at the end of this match here.
King hits a shot straight at James in the Portsmouth goal as his team-mates scream for a pass inside the box.
As the game moves ever closer towards the final whistle the game is becoming stretched and this really is the final chance for Wigan to steal a point.
The resulting corner is delivered high into the box and after some desperate defending, Porstmouth clear.
Heskey sends a great ball through to Sibierski and the Frenchman watches the ball on the bounce, hitting a great shot which is heading under the crossbar before James sticks out a hand to make another terrific stop.
Substitution
Melchiot comes off to be replaced by Julius Aghahowa, they now have five recognised strikers on the field of play.
King tries to swing in a cross for the head of Sibierski but James comes out well to save and hold on to the ball.
The attacking changes made by Bruce here don't appear to be making much difference and you have to feel that it's already game over the visitors.
Defoe has been causing havoc in the Wigan defence all afternoon and he is not letting up here, forcing Kilbane to foul him on the edge of the area.
The home support are beginning to find their voice her in the final stages as they try to urge their team on to victory.
Heskey has been allowed a massive amount of space inside the box and tries to slide the ball under legs of James, the goalkeeper is equal to it however to deny Wigan once again.
Sibierski fires in a shot from 12 yards which takes a massive deflection off Johnson for a corner.
Substitution
Hagen runs off the field to be replaced by Marlon King, the Jamaican scored in midweek for his Country, can he do it again here?
Heskey chaces down a ball from his own half which James has to out for and the England 'keeper smashes the ball out of play.
Substitution
Utaka makes way for Richard Hughes as Harry Redknapp makes his last change of the afternoon.
Johnson makes one of his trademark runs down the flank and decides that the shot is on for him here, he lets off a shot which Kirkland has to palm round the post, it's been a very busy afternoon for the stopper.
Substitution
Baros leaves the field, he has been rather anonymous out there today, his replacement is going to be David Nugent.
Substitution
Antoine Sibierski is brought on for Taylor who has picked up a slight niggle out here, Wigan must also be looking at the substitution to add to their attacking threat.
A corner floats over, landing at the feet of Johnson who hits a volley through a crowd of players and Kirkland has to get down to tip the shot away.
Taylor turns on the ball and lets off a snap shot which is saved easily by James.
Saved by James!! What a brilliant stop that way, England's number one threw himself full length at the ball and saved the follow up too, sending the home fans into raptures.
Sylvain Distin has had a rather quiet game so far here but he finds himself at the centre of the action, bringing down Valencia in the box with a rash challenge and Mr. Riley points to the spot!
Substitution
Lauren is brought on for Hermann Hreidarsson who has picked up an injury.
Yellow Card
Skoko picks up a yellow card for the foul on Baros.
Josip Skoko brings down Baros with a hefty challenge and could go into the book here.
Heskey wins the ball in the air, bringing the ball down on his chest before finding Taylor, the latter firing his shot way over the bar.
Taylor is left in a heap on the floor from a strong challenge and is going to need treatment on the sidelines.
Kranjcar beats Kilbane and then Scharner, unleashing a powerful effort which flies high and wide.
Davis takes delivers an outswinging corner to the edge of the area but Scharner is there and hoofs the ball clear.
Mendes eats up the ground in front of him as Pompey break away and drives into the heart of the Latics defence Emmerson Boyce having to track back well to clear the danger for the Lancashire side.
Taylor makes a bit of room for himself on the edge of the area and lets off a shot as support is lacking, the effort however is sent straight into the arms of James.
Yellow Card
Scharner becomes the second player to enter the referee's notebook following a trip on Pedro Mendes.
Second half
The second half kicks off, let's hope this half provides more excitement than the first.
Half time
The whistle goes as Alan Wiley sounds for the end of the half after a poor opening 45 minutes.
The fourth official indicates that there will be a minimum of two minute added on at the end of this first period of play.
Portsmouth are doing well to force Wigan back into their own half and only have to hang on for a few more minutes before the close of the half.
Heskey tries his luck from the edge of the area but this time former England team-mate Sol Campbell gets his body in the way.
Scharner runs onto a throw-in and lets off a quick shot for the far post but James is more than happy to watch the ball sail wide of the mark.
Scharner has a second bite at the cherry here through a free kick, he runs up and smashes the ball... high into the stands.
The corner comes to nothing however and Steve Bruce is not happy with the delivery, racing to the edge of the technical area to vent his anger.
A chance for Heskey from the edge of the area but as he goes to pull the trigger Davis throws himself at the ball to deflect out for a corner.
A second goal almost here as kranjcar unleashes a trademark rasping drive from distance which Kirkland does superbly with one again, tipping round for another corner.
Yellow Card
Mr. Wiley dishes out a yellow card to Defoe in the aftermath of celebrations.
Goal
John Utaka beats Kevin Kilbane all ends up, firing a shot in which takes a massive deflection on its way through to DEFOE at the back post who slots home the opening goal of the afternoon to brighten up a dull first half.
Pompey are beginning to resort to long-ball tactics here, James lofting a high, searching ball up to Defoe and co but the wind gets hold of the ball and sends it out of play.
Heskey breaks free of the offside trap and tries to get onto a through ball but a late flag stops him in his tracks.
Paul Scharner is over the ball. He fires in a dipping, swerving effort but unfortunately for the visitors the ball flies over the crossbar.
Sean Davis brings down Heskey with a rash tackle and Alan Wiley is quick to the spot to hand Wigan a free kick.
Claims for handball here as Kirkland comes sliding out of his area to make a save but his hands are clearly still inside the box.
The race is on between Hagen and Defoe for a ball over the top and in the end Kirkland comes out to clear the ball into touch.
The tempo of the match is being constantly stemmed by both sets of midfielders, Portsmouth will be hoping that they can turn on their usual attacking football.
The players at the moment who are looking as though they could have a major say in the outcome of this match are Heskey, Defoe and Johnson, it will be interesting to see what role they play in the remainder of this encounter.
Taylor tries to curl a shot from just inside the box round James and into the keeper's left hand post but the effort is sent just a yard wide.
Despite the early chances here in this match, it is the defences who are on top so far.
A throw-in comes in from the left hand side which isn't picked up by the Wigan defence and Defoe unleashes a snap-shot over the visitors' bar.
Luis Antonio Valencia receives the ball from a good Heskey pass, he slides the ball towards goal but a charging run from Johnson from right back deflects the shot over a grounded David James and onto the crossbar!
Jermain Defoe finds himself wide out on the right and looks up to send a pass to his forward team-mate Baros but his pass ends up with the home support.
After a moment of dispute over kick taker, Kranjcar steps up and fires in a bending shot round the wall and only inches past the far post.
Hagen brings down Baros with a clumsy challenge and Pompey have a free kick in a dangerous position.
Baros drives forward and tries to get past the challenge of Mario Melchiot but the Dutch defender does well to get his body in the way and the danger has past.
Portsmouth are enjoying much of the early possession here but Wigan are defending well, Kirkland immediately returning to form after injury.
The corner comes in but it pretty poor and Emmerson Boyce heads clear for the Latics.
Niko Kranjcar brings the ball forward, giving it to Milan Baros who returns the favour, he fires in a rasping drive which the fit again Chris Kirkland brilliantly turns round the post for a corner.
Ryan Taylor takes an outswinging corner which finds the head of Emile Heskey, the striker rises and heads towards goal but Alan Riley has already blown for an earlier infringement.
Glen Johnson takes an early free kick and sends the ball deep into the Wigan area but the ball is cleared by the head of Erik Hagen.
Kickoff
The match gets underway at a fairly quiet Fratton Park on a blustery afternoon.
Awaiting Kickoff
Alan Wiley takes to the helm for today's fixture, the Staffordshire official has handed out 83 yellow cards and just a single red card in his 25 games this season, Blackburn's Ryan Nelsen the unfortunate recipient of the sending off.
Awaiting Kickoff
A struggling Wigan travel to the South coast currently five points above the drop zone and will be hoping to improve on their average of just a point a game during this season's campaign.
Awaiting Kickoff
Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe returns to action after having to sit out against former club Spurs last week and will be looking to add to his six goals in six games since his move to Fratton Park.
Awaiting Kickoff
Wigan XI: Kirkland, Melchiot, Boyce, Hagen, Kilbane, Valencia, Skoko, Scharner, Taylor, Heskey, Bent.
Awaiting Kickoff
Portsmouth XI: James, Johnson, Campbell, Distin, Hreidarsson, Utaka, Davis, Pedro Mendes, Kranjcar, Baros, Defoe.