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What Portsmouth boss said about Stoke City as he prepares for ‘very tough game’

John Mousinho is preparing Portsmouth to host Stoke City in a lunchtime kick-off in the Championship…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:07 PM
What Portsmouth boss said about Stoke City as he prepares for ‘very tough game’
Key Things to Know
  • Portsmouth manager John Mousinho expects a very tough match against an in-form Stoke City side.
  • Stoke overhauled their squad by adding 10 players, including Ethan Galbraith, Djibril Soumare, and George Hirst.
  • Portsmouth enter the fixture in 10th place in the Championship, four points behind Stoke.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho has praised Stoke City ahead of their Championship clash, labeling Mark Robins' side as one of the form teams in the league. Mousinho highlighted Stoke's strong summer recruitment and warned that he expects a very tough contest despite the Potters having lost their first three games of the campaign.

Portsmouth head into the fixture sitting in 10th place, four points behind Stoke. Mousinho stressed the importance of his side avoiding a relegation battle this season and maintaining focus ahead of an upcoming demanding schedule.

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