Portsmouth's derby matches against Saints are set to cost £500,000 to police. The cost of policing these matches is a significant burden for the club.

What are the implications for Portsmouth?

The policing costs will be a significant expense for Portsmouth, who are currently 18th in Championship, 55 pts, 14W-13D-19L from 46 games, recent form DWLWW. The club will need to factor this cost into their budget.

How does this affect the club's finances?

The £500,000 policing cost will be a significant drain on Portsmouth's finances, which are already under pressure. The club's goal difference of -15, with 49 scored and 64 conceded, is a concern.

What's next for Portsmouth?

Portsmouth's next fixture is against Aldershot Town on 2026-07-15, and the club will be looking to improve on their recent form, which has seen them win 2 and draw 2 of their last 5 matches, with a last result of Portsmouth 1-1 Birmingham on 2026-05-02. The club is currently 40 points behind leaders Coventry, and will need to improve their performance to close the gap.