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The ACN Match Review: Portsmouth (h)

Here we go again: the autumn doom-loop is here. Paul Buller reviews a match that left us unable to make any sense of what's going on.

By Paul Buller · Along Come Norwich

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 1:20 PM

Key Things to Know

Writer Paul Buller criticizes Norwich City's timid performance in their home defeat to Portsmouth.
Portsmouth secured the win after converting a decisive penalty following a defensive error by Wright.
A late tactical switch to 4-4-2 and second-half substitutions improved Norwich's energy but failed to produce an equalizer.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Paul Buller reviews Norwich City's home match against Portsmouth, arguing that the team's passive play contributed to another frustrating defeat. The visitors secured their victory by maintaining possession and capitalizing on a second-half penalty conceded after an error by Wright.

Buller notes that a tactical shift to a 4-4-2 formation brought late energy through substitutes Maghoma, Yongwa, Mahovo, and Kvistgaarden. However, Portsmouth held on to take all three points amid quiet home support at Carrow Road.

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The ACN Match Review: Portsmouth (h)

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