Portsmouth edge Sheffield Wednesday as Segecic strikes after the hour | OneFootball

Portsmouth beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 at Hillsborough. Adrian Segecic settled it in the 65th minute with the game's only goal. Portsmouth introduced Ebou Adams (56.), which steadied their midfield and set the platform for the breakthrough. Portsmouth controlled 53.4% possession and out-shot the hosts 12 to seven. The Owls remain 24th and host Birmingham next, while Portsmouth stay 21st and visit Watford.

Match in Five Sentences: Portsmouth beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 at Hillsborough. Adrian Segecic settled it in the 65th minute with the game's only goal. Portsmouth introduced Ebou Adams (56.), which steadied their midfield and set the platform for the breakthrough. Portsmouth controlled 53.4% possession and out-shot the hosts 12 to seven. The Owls remain 24th and host Birmingham next, while Portsmouth stay 21st and visit Watford.

Player of the Match: Adrian Segecic was decisive, scoring the winner and completing 14 of 16 passes while supplying two key passes.

Stat of the Match: The Owls managed one shot on target, underlining a lack of cutting edge.

Three Things We Learned: Segecic influenced the game beyond his finish, recording six touches in the box and three dribbles. The Owls' bench injection (63.) did not change the shot picture, as they finished with seven attempts and only one on target. Portsmouth's 60.6% of aerial duels won helped them manage territory and see the game out.