MORRELL RED CARD MYSTIFIES MOUSINHO

PORTSMOUTH boss John Mousinho knows his side cannot afford to drop any points against lowly Morecambe on Easter Monday as they bid to make up ground in the race for the play-offs.

- Mark Rodgers

Mousinho’s side are five points adrift of the top six after this draw at MK Dons.

Connor Ogilvie’s well-struck volley had given a dominant Pompey an early lead, but a red card for Joe Morrell in the 39th minute drastically altered the complexion of the game.

A brief scuffle inside the Portsmouth six-yard box saw the midfielder receive his marching orders and handed the hosts a way back.

Mo Eisa levelled the match with 25 minutes remaining, but the visitors held firm to leave Stadium MK with a point.