Portsmouth and Cardiff are scheduled to play on September 5, 2026 in the EFL Championship. The match comes as Portsmouth sits 21st in the Championship with 3 points from 4 games, recent form LLWL, and 5 goals scored and 8 conceded this season. m.espn.com first reported the story.
How Portsmouth's statistics compare
Portsmouth's average goals scored is 1.25 while they concede 1.75, giving a goal differential of -0.2. Their expected goals is 1.33 and expected goals conceded is 1.70, resulting in an expected goal differential of -0.4. The team maintains 59% possession and a save percentage of 68%, though they have yet to keep a clean sheet.
Key players sidelined for the match
Portsmouth is missing several players including Connor Ogilvie, Franco Umeh, Jacob Farrell, Keshi Anderson, Márk Kosznovszky, and Thomas Waddingham. These absences come as the team navigates a difficult run of results, with only one win from their last four matches.
The upcoming schedule and league position
The next fixture is against Cardiff at home on September 5, 2026, with Cardiff currently 19th in the table. Portsmouth is 7 points behind leaders Swansea, and their current form shows they need to improve to climb the standings. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
Squad depth and injury impact
With multiple key players sidelined, Portsmouth's squad depth is tested early in the season. Their possession statistic of 59% suggests they control the ball well, but their 68% save percentage indicates they need to improve defensive stability. The team's goal difference of -0.2 reflects their current struggles in converting possession into points.
Historical context and current form
Portsmouth has 0 clean sheets and 0 goals conceded in the reported statistics, though their actual record shows 8 goals conceded this season. The team's expected goal differential of -0.4 highlights the gap between their performance and results. They face Cardiff, who holds 66% possession in their statistics, as they look to improve their position in the Championship table.
The match context The match is part of the EFL Championship and will be played on September 5, 2026. Portsmouth's current form of LLWL shows they have lost three of their last four matches, making this fixture critical for their season. The team's 5 goals scored and 8 conceded this season represent a -3 goal difference, placing them 7 points behind leaders Swansea.
Final details Portsmouth will host Cardiff on September 5, 2026, with the next fixture confirmed in the schedule. The team's current standing of 21st with 3 points from 4 games (1W-0D-3L) shows they need a positive result to improve their position. The squad's injury list includes Connor Ogilvie, Franco Umeh, Jacob Farrell, Keshi Anderson, Márk Kosznovszky, and Thomas Waddingham.
