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‘Awkward’ Pompey ride their luck into the top half

BBC Radio Solent's Andy Moon on Portsmouth proving tricky opposition in the Championship to help climb the table.

BBC Sport

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 1:08 PM

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BBC Sport argues Portsmouth have ridden their luck into the top half after becoming awkward opponents.
Manager John Mousinho admitted that Portsmouth were fortunate in their recent victory over Millwall.
Pompey have collected ten points from their last four Championship matches.

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BBC Sport argues that Portsmouth have capitalized on good fortune to move into the top half of the Championship table. Pompey secured a fortunate victory against Millwall through a mishit free kick resulting in an own goal and an accidental deflection off a forward. Manager John Mousinho admitted the win involved a fair amount of luck following the match.

The piece notes that beyond good fortune, Portsmouth have developed into difficult and awkward opponents after collecting ten points from four matches. BBC Sport suggests that while a top-eight finish remains unlikely, securing a mid-table spot would mark impressive progress under Mousinho.

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‘Awkward’ Pompey ride their luck into the top half

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