POMPEY PUSH ON AS ACCY ‘SYKE’ OUT COD ARMY

Just two third tier sides left as League Two teams turn the tables

By John Lyons

HOLDERS Portsmouth eased through to the quarter-finals – but it was League Two clubs who stole the show in the Leasing.com Trophy third round.
League One Pompey took control of their tie at Walsall when John Marquis scored midway through the first half. The striker slammed home from close range after Christian Burgess had connected with Gareth Evans’ corner.
Walsall had a great chance to level in first half stoppage time when Sean Raggett was adjudged to have fouled Rory Gaffney...

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