Portsmouth suffered a disappointing defeat as Queens Park Rangers came from behind to win 3-1 at Fratton Park. The result leaves Pompey 40 points behind leaders Coventry in the Championship table.
What happened?
Portsmouth dominated the opening half an hour and took the lead through Terry Devlin's long-range screamer. However, Rangers scored three times in 15 minutes before half-time to earn a first win away to Pompey since May 2000.
Why it matters for Portsmouth
The defeat is a setback for Pompey, who were hoping to build on their strong finish to last season. The team's poor start to the season will put pressure on manager John Mousinho to turn things around.
What comes next?
Portsmouth will look to bounce back from this defeat when they host Cardiff at Fratton Park on September 5. The team will be hoping to get back to winning ways and climb the Championship table.
Portsmouth's league standing is 18th in the Championship, with 55 points from 46 games last season. The team has scored 49 goals and conceded 64 so far this season. They are 40 points behind leaders Coventry and will need to improve their form if they are to challenge for a promotion spot.
The recent form of Portsmouth has been 2W-2D-1L, with their last result being a 1-1 draw against Birmingham on May 2. The team's next fixture is against Cardiff on September 5, which will be a crucial game in their bid to climb the Championship table.
