Fifth Round Replay / Wed Feb 24, 1954 / Pompey 1-2 Bolton Wanderers
Marathon Cup run comes to an end
Entity details
| Era | 1946-1973 |
|---|---|
| Season | 1953-54 |
| Date | Wed Feb 24, 1954 |
| Match Type | First Team |
| Competition | FA Challenge Cup |
| Match No | 7 |
| Stage | Fifth Round Replay |
| Kick Off | 2.45pm |
| Stadium Name | Fratton Park |
| Weather | Fine |
| Final Score | Pompey 1-2 Bolton Wanderers |
| Home Scorers | Gordon 12 |
| Home Team | Portsmouth |
| Away Scorers | Moir 2, 38 |
| Away Team | Bolton Wanderers |
| Attendance | 45806 |
| Status | Completed after 90 minutes |
| Home Line Up | Platt, Wilson, Mansell, Phillips, Reid, Dickinson, Harris, Gordon, Henderson, Dale, Froggatt |
| Match Summary | Pompey's long cup run comes to an end after seven games but only in the fifth round. In front of a huge midweek crowd with thousands locked out Pompey battle against a Nat Lofthouse inspired Wanderers side. The home side is patched up after a number of injuries due to a tough run of games. Billy Moir puts Bolton ahead straight from the kick off but Johnny Gordon heads a head equaliser just ten minutes later. Moir gives Bolton the lead again before the break and the visitors hold firm against massive Pompey pressure and Jack Froggatt misses an open goal. |
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