Portsmouth are set to face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Sunday, January 5. The Black Cats will aim for a second consecutive victory after defeating Sheffield United 2-1 in their last match.

What's at Stake?

The match is crucial for both teams, with Sunderland sitting at fourth in the Championship leaderboard and Portsmouth at 21st. Portsmouth recently ended their two-match losing streak with a 4-0 dominant win against Swansea City at Fratton Park.

Team News

Sunderland will miss Daniel Ballard, who is recovering from a muscle injury, and Chris Rigg, who has an ankle injury. Portsmouth will be without Ibane Bowat, Conor Shaughnessy, and Regan Poole due to injuries.

Prediction

Pompey's dreadful away run could see them losing another match. Sunderland have been impressive at home, winning 7 and drawing 4 out of 11 matches. The current league standing for Portsmouth is 18th in Championship, with 55 points from 46 games, and a recent form of DWLWW. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 18th | | Points | 55 | | Recent Form | DWLWW |

Next Fixture

Portsmouth's next fixture is against Aldershot Town on July 15, 2026, away from home. The team will look to improve their performance and move up the league table.