Wrexham v Portsmouth: play-off push meets survival fight | OneFootball

Wrexham host Portsmouth in the Championship on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at the Cae Ras, with the hosts defending a play-off spot and the visitors aiming to push further clear of the bottom end.

The sides drew 0-0 in November. Wrexham arrive sixth on 51 points, while Portsmouth sit 19th with 39. Home advantage and the stakes at either end sharpen the picture.

Wrexham have three wins in five league games, including a 5-3 thriller against Ipswich on Saturday, alongside a draw at Bristol City. Portsmouth have hit back with back to back 3-1 away wins at Charlton and Millwall, having lost their previous two.

Team news could matter. Wrexham list Matty James, Ben Sheaf and Liberato Cacace as injured. Portsmouth are without a raft of players, including Joshua Murphy, Conor Chaplin, Keshi Anderson, André Dozzell, Conor Shaughnessy and Josh Knight.

Routes to goal may hinge on delivery and aerial strength. Wrexham have 12 headed league goals and send in plenty of open play crosses, while Kieffer Moore sits on 11 Championship goals. Portsmouth have scored 33 and conceded 41 this season, but recent away wins suggest they could still profit if they sustain their crossing volume and chance creation.

A home win would strengthen Wrexham's grip on the play-off places. Victory for Portsmouth would add valuable points to their 39 and could lift them further from the relegation fight as the run-in tightens.