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REPORT: Pompey 3, Sheffield United 2

Ebou Adams fired the Blues to all 3 points at Fratton Park with a late goal in front of the Fratton End.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 10:35 PM
REPORT: Pompey 3, Sheffield United 2
Key Things to Know
  • Portsmouth defeated 10-man Sheffield United 3-2 at Fratton Park with a late 90th-minute winner from Adams.
  • Zak Swanson and Adrian Segacic put Pompey 2-0 ahead before Sheffield United rallied through Japhet Tanganga and Tom Cannon.
  • Blades midfielder Hamza Choudhury was sent off in the first half following a second yellow card.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over 10-man Sheffield United at Fratton Park to earn their first win in four Championship matches. Zak Swanson opened the scoring in the 41st minute with a 25-yard strike, shortly before Sheffield United midfielder Hamza Choudhury was sent off for a second yellow card. Adrian Segacic doubled the lead early in the second half before substitute Adams netted a late 90th-minute winner.

The visitors had mounted a resilient comeback despite the man disadvantage, with captain Japhet Tanganga pulling a goal back in the 59th minute and Tom Cannon equalising from a Kalvin Phillips corner. John Mousinho's side managed to hold on through five minutes of stoppage time following the late decider, moving Portsmouth up to 16th place in the Championship table with 11 points.

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