Portsmouth say postponing their Championship match with Millwall was the only logical decision after a power cut at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth’s Championship clash with Millwall was postponed after Fratton Park was plunged into darkness for 40 minutes. Just 11 minutes before the scheduled 7.45pm kick-off all the lights went out at the south coast ground and did not return until 8.

The Championship match has been delayed with it due to kick-off at 7.45pm, after a mains power issue. That took place 10 minutes before kick-off with a stadium announcement confirming the problem, but no estimation of when it will be resolved.

Portsmouth have announced they've been forced to postpone their match against Millwall due to a power cut at Fratton Park. The Championship clash was scheduled to take place at 7.45pm with Portsmouth aiming to climb off the bottom of the table with a win.

A mains supply issue at Fratton Park 10 minutes before the scheduled 7.45pm start time led to the clash to be called off. A statement from the club read: ‘ Tonight’s match against Millwall has been postponed for safety reasons due circumstances beyond the club’s control.

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho is expecting it to be hard to break down in-form Millwall in their Championship match on Wednesday.