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Pick of the stats: Portsmouth v Stoke City

BBC Sport highlights some of the key stats and facts for the Championship match between Portsmouth and Stoke City.

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Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:38 AM

Key Things to Know

Stoke City can briefly claim top spot in the Championship with a win over in-form Portsmouth.
Portsmouth are unbeaten in six matches following a 3-1 victory against Swansea.
Mark Robins' Stoke side has claimed 26 points from their past 11 league matches.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Stoke City aim to move to the top of the Championship table when they face Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday. Mark Robins' side enters the match in fourth place following a 2-1 victory over Blackburn, earning 26 points from their past 11 matches. Meanwhile, Portsmouth are seeking to extend a six-game unbeaten run after securing a 3-1 win over Swansea.

Portsmouth are targeting consecutive league victories against Stoke for the first time since December 1997. Stoke have been in dominant form since September, leading the Championship in wins and fewest goals conceded. Key contributors include Jack McGlynn and Ethan Galbraith, who lead Stoke in goal involvements this season.

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Pick of the stats: Portsmouth v Stoke City

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