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Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Wednesday 14 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Fratton Park |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Portsmouth and Sheffield United have been confirmed.
Portsmouth Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Nicolas Schmid, Zak Swanson, Regan Poole, Madiodio Dia, Jayden Meghoma, Marlon Pack, Iyad Mohamed, Abu Kamara, Adrian Segecic, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Marezi
Substitutes: Daniel Bielica, Odin Bailey, Keshi Anderson, Rocco Shein, Terry Devlin, Ebou Adams, Eoin Kenny, Colby Bishop, Ben Killip
Sheffield United Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI: Michael Cooper, Hamza Choudhury, Japhet Tanganga, Liam Kitching, Sam McCallum, Tahith Chong, Joe Rothwell, Sydie Peck, Ben Brereton, Patrick Bamford, Thomas Cannon
Substitutes: Mark McGuinness, Romelle Donovan, Oliver Arblaster, Harrison Burrows, Jordan Ayew, Tyrese Campbell, Jairo Riedewald, Kalvin Phillips, Adam Davies
Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Immediate Reaction
Portsmouth
Portsmouth line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Marezi spearheading the attack. Marlon Pack and Iyad Mohamed provide a defensive screen in the midfield pivot, supporting an attacking trio of Abu Kamara, Adrian Segecic, and Ryan Kavuma-McQueen. In defense, Regan Poole and Madiodio Dia anchor the back four between full-backs Zak Swanson and Jayden Meghoma, with Nicolas Schmid in goal.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United deploy a 4-4-2 shape with Patrick Bamford and Thomas Cannon forming a classic two-man strikeforce. Joe Rothwell and Sydie Peck start in the centre of the park, flanked by Tahith Chong on the right and Ben Brereton on the left. At the back, Japhet Tanganga and Liam Kitching start in central defense alongside Hamza Choudhury and Sam McCallum ahead of goalkeeper Michael Cooper.
Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Reactive Bet Builder
Today's featured bet builder brings together four selections based on confirmed starters and recent form. Patrick Bamford leads the line for Sheffield United and is selected to score anytime, having found the net in three of his last five Championship matches. Portsmouth's creative hub Adrian Segecic is backed to record over 2.5 shots, matching his record of attempting three or more shots in five of his last eight appearances. Disciplinary selections wrap up the bet builder, backing Sheffield United to receive over 1.5 total cards along with Blades centre-back Japhet Tanganga to be shown a card after being cautioned in three of his last four games.
Portsmouth vs Sheffield United Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Following the confirmation of lineups, Portsmouth head into this clash at Fratton Park with the upper hand as favourites. The hosts will look to Segecic and Kamara to supply Marezi in the final third, while Sheffield United possess plenty of goal threat through their starting front pairing of Bamford and Cannon. However, Portsmouth's solid central spine gives them the advantage on home soil.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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