New-dad Thompson absent for Portsmouth's clash against BurtonÂ
New-dad Nathan Thompson misses Pompey's League One clash against Burton at Fratton Park tonight.
The defender wife had a baby boy earlier today, meaning he's absent for the clash against the Brewers.
Anton Walkes replaces Thompson at right-back '“Â the only change Kenny Jackett makes from Saturday's 1-0 victory over Fleetwood.Â
Ben Thompson starts in the No10 role behind Oli Hawkins '“Â the position he featured in during the second half against the Cod Army.
Meanwhile, David Wheeler returns to the Blues' bench after recovering from his ankle complaint.Â
Pompey
MacGillivray;Â Walkes, Whatmough, Clarke, Brown; Naylor, Donohue; Lowe, B Thompson, Curtis; Hawkinsm (4-2-3-1)
Subs: McGee, Burgess, Close, Evans, Wheeler, Mason, Pitman