Portsmouth surge after restart to land away boost at the Den | OneFootball

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·21 February 2026

Portsmouth surge after restart to land away boost at the Den

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Match in Five Sentences: Portsmouth beat Millwall 3-1 at the Den. Gustavo Caballero struck in the 46th minute after a fast break. John Swift doubled the lead (55.), Casper de Norre replied (64.), and Marlon Pack restored a two-goal cushion (67.). Portsmouth finished with 15 attempts to the Lions' six, reflecting their edge after the restart. The Lions remain third, while Portsmouth rise from 20th to 19th and visit Wrexham next as the hosts welcome Birmingham.

Player of the Match: Caballero set the tone with the opener and backed it up with three shots on target and three key passes that kept Portsmouth on the front foot.


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Stat of the Match: Portsmouth produced 15 attempts, more than double the Lions' six, underlining their superior threat after the interval.

Three Things We Learned: Substitute Macaulay Langstaff created the Lions' goal, supplying the assist for Casper de Norre. Ebou Adams registered four attempts and won the ball 12 times, anchoring midfield for Portsmouth. The visitors' volume told, outshooting the Lions 15 to six to turn pressure into two quick strikes after the restart.

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