Portsmouth travel to face Burnley at Turf Moor this Saturday in a Championship fixture. The match kicks off a busy period for John Mousinho's side, who currently sit 11th in the league with 18 points from 12 games, having recorded five wins, three draws, and four losses so far this season.
Their last outing was a 2-1 home victory over Millwall on October 24th. Thomas Waddingham scored the late winner in the 82nd minute, after an earlier own goal had levelled the score following Millwall's opener. That result extended Portsmouth's recent form to three wins, one draw, and one loss from their last five matches. This sequence includes the 1-1 draw at Wolves on October 20th, where Terry Devlin scored an 86th-minute equaliser, and the 1-0 win at Norwich on October 17th.
Burnley, managed by Vincent Kompany, are positioned 22nd in the standings and will be desperate for points. The Clarets have struggled for consistency this season, making this a significant opportunity for Portsmouth to secure an away result.
Portsmouth's squad will be assessed after the midweek game, but the team has shown resilience. They have scored 16 goals this season while conceding 15, giving them a positive goal difference. The gap to the top of the table is seven points, a margin they will aim to close during this run of fixtures. With their next match away to Burnley on Saturday 31 October, Portsmouth will look to continue their positive momentum from recent results like the 3-2 win over Sheffield United on October 14th.
Saturday's match at Turf Moor kicks off at 3pm on October 31st.
