Pompey in Germany for Final Pre-Season Test
Pompey wrap up their preparations for the new season with a trip to 2. Bundesliga side SV Darmstadt 98 at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor. The Blues are in Germany today, where they'll be hosted by Darmstadt 98 and cheered on by around 1,500 members of the Fratton faithful who have made the trip by road, sea and air.
What happened?
Join us for live coverage of the game, which kicks off at 1pm BST. John Mousinho's team are looking to build on their positive pre-season form and get their season off to a winning start.
Why it matters for Portsmouth
A win for Pompey would be a great way to start the season, and would give the team a much-needed boost of confidence. The team has been working hard in pre-season, and a win would be a great reward for their efforts.
What comes next?
Pompey's next fixture is against Southampton at home on February 28, 2027. The team will be looking to build on their momentum from this game and get their season off to a flying start.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 18th in Championship, 55 pts, 14W-13D-19L from 46 games, recent form DWLWW. Goals this season: 49 scored, 64 conceded (-15 goal difference). Title race: 40 points behind leaders Coventry. Next fixture: vs Southampton (at home, 2027-02-28) (4th in the table).
