New loan signing Jayden Meghoma has stated his intention to prove a point at Portsmouth after a strong debut in their 2-0 Championship victory over Cardiff City. The win at Fratton Park helped John Mousinho's side move to 14th in the table with six points from their opening five matches.
What did Jayden Meghoma say about his Portsmouth move?
Speaking to the club's official website, the 20-year-old left-back explained his motivation for joining Pompey. "The gaffer sold the club to me and the fans were also a big factor, I want to come and prove a point, which is the main thing," Meghoma said. He believes his previous loan experience at Rangers last season, where he developed a winning mentality, will serve him well during his time on the south coast.
Meghoma made a deadline day switch from Brentford and was immediately thrust into the starting lineup against Cardiff. He played for over an hour in the home triumph before being replaced by Zak Swanson and was named man-of-the-match for his performance. The defender also noted he has settled in well with the squad and understands the physical demands of the Championship from his prior spell with Preston North End.
How did Portsmouth perform against Cardiff?
According to a match report from Sports Yahoo, Brentford loanees Jayden Meghoma and Benjamin Arthur both started as Portsmouth secured a 2-0 win. The victory came on an emotional day at Fratton Park as the club paid tribute to legendary former goalkeeper Alan Knight, who passed away earlier in the week. Conor Shaughnessy and Marko Milovanović scored the goals for John Mousinho's side.
Arthur featured for the full 90 minutes in what was his fifth appearance of the season. Meghoma, making his debut, played 65 minutes and was denied an assist by an offside flag. The result provided a positive response after a mixed start to the campaign that has seen Portsmouth score seven goals but concede eight, leaving them with a minus-one goal difference. You can review the team's detailed stats for a fuller picture of their season so far.
What is Portsmouth's current league position?
Portsmouth's win over Cardiff lifted them to 14th place in the Sky Bet Championship standings. They have accumulated six points from two wins and three losses in their first five games, with a recent form guide reading WLLWL. The club currently finds itself five points behind early leaders Swansea City as the season begins to take shape.
The next challenge is a tough away trip to face Charlton Athletic, who sit 6th in the table. That match is scheduled for Saturday, September 12th. Fans can check the full fixtures list for the remainder of the 2026/27 campaign. A look at the standings shows the competitive nature of the division, with only a few points separating a large group of teams in the middle of the pack.
Which other loan players featured for their clubs?
The Sports Yahoo roundup noted several other loan players in action across the divisions. Romelle Donovan started for Sheffield United in their 3-1 home loss to Norwich City, while Yunus Konak came off the bench to help Lincoln City secure a 1-1 draw against Southampton. In League Two, Matt Cox and Josh Stephenson started for Barnet and Crewe Alexandra respectively.
North of the border, Ben Krauhaus played 65 minutes for Falkirk in a 1-1 Scottish Premiership draw with Dundee United. Michael Olakigbe continued his fine form for WSG Tirol in Austria, providing a goal and an assist in a 4-0 cup victory. Portsmouth will hope their own loanees continue to make a positive impact as they prepare for the trip to The Valley to face Charlton.
