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‘A week is a long time in football’

Portsmouth fan Tom Chappell says the 1-0 win at Norwich City - a first away win with a clean sheet of the season - was a triumph.

By Tom Chappell · BBC Sport

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:01 PM

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Writer Tom Chappell argues Portsmouth's 1-0 win at Norwich City highlights a dramatic positive turnaround.
Portsmouth defeated Norwich City 1-0 courtesy of a penalty scored by Marezi following a challenge on Abu Kamara.
The victory delivered Portsmouth their first away win and clean sheet of the Championship season under John Mousinho.

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Writing for BBC Sport, fan contributor Tom Chappell reflects on Portsmouth securing a 1-0 away victory against Norwich City on Saturday. The result marked Portsmouth's first away win accompanied by a clean sheet this Championship season, following back-to-back victories under manager John Mousinho that lifted the team within three points of the play-off places.

Chappell highlights that the decisive moment came when referee Gavin Ward awarded a penalty for a challenge on Abu Kamara, which Marezi converted. He praises individual showings from Jojo Dia and Iyad Mohamed, noting that Portsmouth can now carry renewed confidence into their upcoming Tuesday trip to face Wolves at Molineux.

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‘A week is a long time in football’

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