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Portsmouth vs Derby Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Portsmouth, Fratton Park |
Portsmouth host Derby County at Fratton Park on Tuesday night, and both sides arrive under pressure after slow starts to the English Championship campaign.
Portsmouth have lost three of their opening four fixtures but keep finding the net, having scored in every game so far this season.
Derby have taken just one point from three, shipping seven goals, including a heavy home defeat by Swansea that raised real concerns about their defence.
Derby will take heart from the recent record between the pair, and this fixture looks primed for goals on current form.
Portsmouth vs Derby Form
Portsmouth sit 17th and have lost three of their four games this season, but they have not been shut out yet, scoring in all four. There have been over 2.5 goals in five of their last six Championship outings. Adrian Segecic is firing, attempting 3+ shots in each of his last three appearances, and Marko Milovanovic finally opened his account against Bristol City.
Derby have managed only one point from three and sit 21st, conceding at least two goals in each of their last six Championship matches. Their last six league games have all featured over 2.5 goals. There is plenty of firepower in front of goal, but discipline is a worry, with the Rams picking up 3+ cards in three straight outings.
Portsmouth vs Derby Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Portsmouth: T. Waddingham (Injured/out), J. Farrell (Injured/out), M. Kosznovszky (Injured/out), F. Umeh-Chibueze (Injured/out), K. Anderson (Injured/out), C. Ogilvie (Injured/out), J. Bursik (Injured/out), J. Murphy (Injured/out)
Derby: P. Agyemang (Injured/out), D. J. Murkin (Injured/out), M. Clarke (Injured/out), C. Morris (Injured/out), L. Travis (Injured/doubtful)
Portsmouth
Harvey Blair and Regan Poole both returned from injury to feature on Saturday, and Poole could come back into the side along with Ebou Adams on Tuesday night. Further forward, Marko Milovanovic could make his full league debut for the hosts.
Derby
Captain Lewis Travis will be assessed after picking up a knock against Swansea and is a doubt. The Rams remain without striker Carlton Morris, but Sam Szmodics is back fit and is expected to be brought straight back into the line-up in midweek.
Portsmouth vs Derby Predicted Lineup
Portsmouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: N. Schmid; Z. Swanson, C. Shaughnessy, R. Poole, T. Devlin; E. Adams, M. Pack; R. Kavuma-McQueen, A. Segecic, A. Kamara; Marezi
Derby
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. W. Zetterström; C. Taylor, D. Sanderson, S. Langås, M. Johnston; B. Clark, A. Mowatt; C. Blackett-Taylor, S. Szmodics, R. Hedges; L. Salvesen
Portsmouth vs Derby Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in five of Portsmouth's last six games in the Championship.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Derby's last six games in the Championship.
Derby have conceded at least two goals in each of their last six matches in the Championship.
Derby are undefeated in their last eight matches against Portsmouth in all competitions.
Portsmouth forward Marko Milovanovic scored his first goal for the club against Bristol City on 29 August 2026, while Derby brought in Danish striker Henrik Meister on loan from Pisa on 25 August 2026.
Portsmouth vs Derby Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: The numbers make Portsmouth home favourites, projected to edge a high-scoring contest with both teams likely to find the net. Portsmouth have not been shut out yet and Derby's leaky defence should be punished, so a 2-1 home win looks the sensible call.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 Goals in Total Goals Over/Under. Our projection points to 2.54 goals in this fixture, and it is easy to see why. Five of Portsmouth's last six games have gone over, Derby's last six league outings have all cleared the mark, and the Rams have shipped 2+ goals in six straight.
Yes in Both Teams To Score. The projected 1.49 to 1.05 scoreline lines up with a shade over 50% implied probability for both to net. Portsmouth have scored in every game this season, while Derby carry an attacking threat even with their defence leaking badly.
Portsmouth vs Derby Bet Builder
This four-leg bet builder leans on Portsmouth's attacking output and Derby's card trouble: Adrian Segecic over 2.5 shots, over 2.5 away team cards, plus Dion Sanderson and Lewis Travis to be booked.
Segecic is the obvious first leg. He has attempted 3+ shots in each of his last three Championship appearances and remains Portsmouth's most willing shooter from midfield.
Over 2.5 away team cards suits Derby perfectly. The Rams have picked up 3+ cards in three straight Championship matches, a discipline problem that shows no sign of easing.
Dion Sanderson to be booked reflects a defender under pressure. He has been carded in two of his last three Championship appearances and faces a busy afternoon against a direct front line.
Lewis Travis rounds it off if fit. The Derby midfielder has been carded in two of his last three outings, and his combative style tends to draw the referee's attention.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 22/1 and is as short as 14/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £80 from best to worst price.
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Portsmouth vs Derby Talking Points
The big question is whether Derby can plug the leaks. Conceding at least two goals in six straight Championship matches is no accident, and against a Portsmouth side that keeps scoring, that record is a genuine worry for the away side. Derby have been busy integrating summer arrivals, with Sam Szmodics back fit and expected to return in midweek, but the priority has to be tightening up at the back. For Portsmouth, getting Marko Milovanovic firing after his opener at Bristol City could be the difference in a game that has all the makings of an open, goal-filled night at Fratton Park.
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Portsmouth face Derby in what promises to be a competitive English Championship clash. Check our full match preview for the latest predictions, team news, and best bet recommendations.
Where is Portsmouth vs Derby being played?
The match will be played at Fratton Park in Portsmouth.
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