Portsmouth vs Derby Confirmed Lineups

Portsmouth vs Derby Confirmed Lineups

Get the confirmed Portsmouth vs Derby lineups, starting XIs, and team news alongside our match prediction, betting odds, and key bet builder tips.

Portsmouth vs Derby Confirmed Lineups

Competition

Championship

Match Date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Kick-off Time

19:45 UK time

Venue

Fratton Park

The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Portsmouth vs Derby have been confirmed.

Portsmouth Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Daniel Bielica, Terry Devlin, Benjamin Arthur, Madiodio Dia, Zak Swanson, Marlon Pack, Ebou Adams, Abu Kamara, Adrian Segecic, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Marezi

Substitutes: Luke Brooke-Smith, Iyad Mohamed, Rocco Shein, Harvey Blair, Odin Bailey, Nicolas Schmid, Regan Poole, Colby Bishop, John Swift

Derby Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI: Jacob Widell Zetterström, Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, Craig Forsyth, Charlie Taylor, Alex Mowatt, Oscar Fraulo, Ryan Hedges, Bobby Clark, Rhian Brewster, Sam Szmodics

Substitutes: Owen Eames, Henrik Meister, Max Johnston, Filip Bilbija, Ryan Nyambe, Josh Vickers, Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, Corey Blackett-Taylor, Joe Ward

Portsmouth vs Derby Immediate Reaction

Portsmouth

Portsmouth line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation for this contest, with Daniel Bielica starting in goal behind a defensive unit of Terry Devlin, Benjamin Arthur, Madiodio Dia, and Zak Swanson. Marlon Pack and Ebou Adams anchor the midfield double pivot, while Abu Kamara, Adrian Segecic, and Ryan Kavuma-McQueen support central forward Marezi in attack.

Derby

Derby also deploy a 4-2-3-1 system, featuring Jacob Widell Zetterström in goal behind Sondre Langås, Dion Sanderson, Craig Forsyth, and Charlie Taylor in defence. Alex Mowatt and Oscar Fraulo form the central midfield partnership, with Ryan Hedges, Bobby Clark, and Rhian Brewster operating behind striker Sam Szmodics.

Portsmouth vs Derby Reactive Bet Builder

This reactive bet builder focuses on key player involvement and booking markets for the match. The selections include Adrian Segecic to have over 2.5 shots, over 2.5 total cards for Derby, Dion Sanderson to receive a card, and Lewis Travis to be shown a card.

Portsmouth vs Derby Prediction After Confirmed Lineups

With both teams setting up in balanced 4-2-3-1 shapes, a closely contested encounter is expected at Fratton Park. Portsmouth's attacking unit will look to create chances on home turf, while Derby boast plenty of threat through Sam Szmodics and Rhian Brewster, making a competitive draw a likely outcome.

Score Prediction: 1-1

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