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.

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NEIL Harris said he felt for Millwall fans after the Lions' clash with Portsmouth at Fratton Park was postponed due

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

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.