Portsmouth target consecutive wins in Norwich Championship clash

Portsmouth travel to Carrow Road on Saturday buoyed by a dramatic late win over Sheffield United, facing a Norwich side that has lost its last five matches.

Portsmouth head to Norwich on Saturday aiming to secure back-to-back Championship wins for the first time this season. The Blues arrive at Carrow Road buoyed by a dramatic 3-2 victory over Sheffield United secured by Ebou Adams' 89th-minute winner. Their next fixture is at home to West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday, October 21.

John Mousinho's side took the lead four minutes before half-time through Zak Swanson. Adrian Segečić added a second after the break before Sheffield United, who had Hamza Choudhury sent off, fought back to level through Tom Cannon and Japhet Tanganga. "Ebou Adams' emphatic half-volley found the net in the 89th minute to seal a dramatic late winner," the match report stated. The result leaves Portsmouth in 10th place in the Championship table with 14 points from their opening 10 matches.

Norwich's poor run

The hosts are in a slump, having lost their last five matches in all competitions. Their most recent outing was a narrow 1-0 home defeat to Southampton on Wednesday. Norwich currently sit 20th in the Championship and have not beaten Portsmouth at Carrow Road since 2002, when Iwan Roberts scored an 81st-minute header.

Team news

Both managers are expected to name unchanged starting lineups from their midweek fixtures. Portsmouth's last XI featured Schmid in goal, with Swanson, Poole, Mbwana Samatta and Meghoma in defence. Pack and Mohamed anchored the midfield behind an attacking trio of Abu Kamara, Adrian Segečić and Ryan Mavuma-McQueen, with Milovanović up front. The full squad list is available online.

Norwich will be without long-term absentee Josh Sargent, while defender Shane Duffy is a doubt with a calf strain. Midfielder Gabriel Sara is available again after serving a one-match suspension.

Supporters are advised to have digital tickets ready for entry. The match kicks off on Saturday, October 17, as Portsmouth look to build on their recent form of two wins, two draws and one loss from their last five outings. A victory would see them potentially climb into the top eight ahead of their midweek fixture.