Portsmouth played out a 0-0 draw with Southampton in their first derby clash since 2019. Andre Dozzell struck the crossbar early on for Portsmouth, who were the better team in the first half. The Saints gained a foothold after the restart, but neither side managed to break the deadlock. Cameron Archer flashed a pass across the face of goal, while Taylor Harwood-Bellis headed over, as Southampton struggled to create clear chances. Portsmouth's defense held firm, with the visitors managing just 0.6 expected goals. The draw means that the last three league encounters between the two sides have all finished level. Portsmouth will be pleased with the point, given their recent form. The match was a low-key affair, with both teams creating few scoring opportunities. Andre Dozzell's early strike was the closest either side came to scoring, as the spoils were shared. The point will be seen as a positive result for Portsmouth, who will look to build on this performance in their next match. The EFL Championship is shaping up to be a closely contested league, with several teams still in the running for promotion. Portsmouth will be hoping to be one of them, and this draw will give them confidence going forward. The team's defense was solid, and they will look to build on this in their next match. The 0-0 draw was a fair result, given the lack of attacking quality on show.