Portsmouth return to home soil to face Southampton at 1:00 PM Jan 25, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Championship campaign.

Portsmouth are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Southampton have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Southampton lead the rivalry with 4 wins over Portsmouth's 3. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 0-0.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Portsmouth may hold the edge at Fratton Park, but Southampton's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.