Portsmouth may still be rooted to the bottom of the Championship table, but they are showing signs of resilience, going unbeaten in their last two matches.
Pompey will aim to extend this positive run when they host Bristol City at Fratton Park on Saturday at 15:00.
Bristol City travel to the south coast on the back of a commanding 4-0 win over Plymouth Argyle, a result that snapped their two-game losing streak and restored some momentum.
What TV Channel is the game on?
The Portsmouth vs Bristol City game from the Championship is not broadcast on Sky Sports or TnT Sports this afternoon. Match commentary will be available from local radio stations in the Portsmouth and West Country areas.
Portsmouth vs Bristol City Match Highlights
You can view match highlights of the Portsmouth Bristol City game on the official youtube channels of Bristol City and Portsmouth.
Bristol City’s Manning has guided the Robins into playoff contention, while Mousinho is facing a tough first managerial stint.
Pompey currently sit rock-bottom of the Championship standings, four points adrift of safety.
With Bristol City being favorites, Fratton Park might pose a tougher challenge for Manning’s men than anticipated.
Team News
Portsmouth
The home side continues to struggle with injuries. Ibane Bowat, Jacob Farrell, Will Norris, and Conor Shaughnessy remain unavailable, while Jordan Williams and Zak Swanson are also sidelined.
Bristol City
The Robins have their own injury concerns, with Ross McCrorie, Mark Sykes, George Tanner, Joe Williams, and Ayman Benarous all out.
Manning is expected to stick with the same lineup that dismantled Plymouth 4-0 in their last outing.
Key Stats
- Portsmouth’s struggles: Pompey have won just two of their 16 league matches this season.
- Bristol City’s form: The Robins have lost only three of their last 13 games.
- Goals at Fratton Park: Both teams have scored in seven of Portsmouth’s last nine home matches.
- Inconsistency for the Robins: Bristol City are yet to win back-to-back games this season, last achieving consecutive victories in April.
- Pompey’s home spark: Defender Connor Ogilvie has scored in Portsmouth’s last two home matches.
- Recent meetings: These teams have met just once this decade, with Bristol City claiming a 2-1 FA Cup win in 2021.
The Robins’ lack of consistency is a major concern as they have yet to secure back-to-back wins this season.
Portsmouth may be bottom of the table, but recent home results suggest they can be competitive at Fratton Park.
A 3-1 win over Preston and a goalless draw with league leaders Sheffield United indicate they won’t roll over easily.
Expect goals in this clash. Both teams have scored in seven of Portsmouth’s last nine matches, making it likely that the net will ripple at both ends.
Anis Mehmeti could be the difference-maker for Bristol City.
The Albanian forward has scored four of the Robins’ last seven goals and is coming off a two-goal performance against Plymouth.
His form makes him a strong bet to score against a Portsmouth defense that has conceded 17 goals in their last nine matches.
A closely fought contest with Bristol City edging it is in store.
