PREVIEW | Southampton vs Portsmouth - team news, lineups, predictions

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·12 September 2025

PREVIEW | Southampton vs Portsmouth - team news, lineups, predictions

Southampton and Portsmouth face off this Sunday at the St. Mary´s Stadium in EFL Championship. The match will be broadcast live at 12:00 on ITV 1.

Southampton have 5 points to their name this season and occupy 13th position in the table. In their last fixture, Will Still's team shared the spoils 2-2 with Watford (EFL Championship 2025/26).

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Portsmouth have 7 points to their name this season and occupy 8th position in the table. Last time out, John Mousinho's team triumphed 1-0 against Preston North End (EFL Championship 2025/26).

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Southampton winning 4-0.

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Freddie Webb (Pompey News Now): The most hate-fuelled derby outside The Old Firm is nearing its start. For the first time since 2012, Pompey will play Southampton in a league fixture. Fans will be feeling the nerves while the players will be getting to grips with how much this fixture means.

The Blues head to St Marys with a solid start to the season and a starting XI that picks itself. Theyll be relying on an aggressive high press from the front four - headed by the returning Blues favourite Conor Chaplin. John Mousinho will look for his midfield and back four to provide a strong base.

While Pompey have continuity on their side, Southampton have outstanding quality with players of Premier League experience. A lot will be asked of Ryan Manning and Mads Roerslev to provide the width and stretch Portsmouths defence, providing space for Adam Armstrong and other attackers.

The hope for Pompey is for the occasion to be too much for a Saints team that hasnt got going.

Prediction: 2-3