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‘Very decent options’: Portsmouth boss welcomes presence of game-changing firepower ahead of Stoke City

Thomas Waddingham, Abu Kamara and Josh Murphy all helped change Tuesday’s stoppage-time win against Swansea City following their introductions.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
‘Very decent options’: Portsmouth boss welcomes presence of game-changing firepower ahead of Stoke City
Key Things to Know
  • John Mousinho welcomed Portsmouth's bench firepower ahead of their upcoming match against Stoke City.
  • Substitutes Josh Murphy, Abu Kamara, and Thomas Waddingham helped secure a 3-1 win over Swansea City.
  • A win against Stoke could move Portsmouth into the Championship play-off places.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has praised the attacking depth available on his bench ahead of their Championship clash against Stoke City at Fratton Park. Substitutes Josh Murphy, Abu Kamara, and Thomas Waddingham made a decisive impact during Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Swansea City, helping set up late goals and bolstering Portsmouth's push toward the play-off positions.

Despite the recent boost in squad depth, Mousinho warned that Pompey remain vulnerable to further injury setbacks. Striker Marko Milovanović faces time on the sidelines with a quad injury, joining several players including Connor Ogilvie, Colby Bishop, and Keshi Anderson on the treatment table.

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