The Facts
- A mid-table side takes on an opponent fighting to pull away from the danger zone (ranked 16th and 19th).
- Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
- Bookmakers give the edge to S`hampton for this game.
- Confirmed absences for S`hampton: Jander C. (Lacking Match Fitness).
- Confirmed absences for Portsmouth: Anderson K. (Muscle Injury) Brooke-Smith L. (Ankle Injury) Kosznovszky M. (Knee Injury) Murphy J. (Groin Injury) Ogilvie C. (Knee Injury) Umeh F. (Hamstring Injury) Waddingham T. (Ankle Injury).
- Doubtful / questionable for Portsmouth: Marezi (Calf Injury).
- In the last 4 head-to-head meetings, S`hampton has recorded 1 win, 3 draws, and 0 losses, with a goal aggregate of 7:3 (averaging 1.8:0.8 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for S`hampton against this opponent, the record stands at 0 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with 2:2 goals (averaging 1:1 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Swansea | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15:7 | 8 | 20 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17:12 | 5 | 18 |
| 3 | West Ham | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 23:12 | 11 | 16 |
| 4 | Stoke | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 15:13 | 2 | 16 |
| 5 | Wolves | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15:11 | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11:8 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 13:11 | 2 | 14 |
| 8 | Millwall | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 16:15 | 1 | 14 |
| 9 | West Brom | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10:9 | 1 | 14 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:13 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 | Southampton | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20:10 | 10 | 13 |
| 12 | Charlton | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8:11 | -3 | 13 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14:13 | 1 | 12 |
| 14 | Sheffield Utd | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12:11 | 1 | 12 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10:13 | -3 | 11 |
| 16 | Lincoln | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7:11 | -4 | 11 |
| 17 | Bolton | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 12:17 | -5 | 10 |
| 18 | Norwich | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 17:19 | -2 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:11 | -2 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | -7 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 11:14 | -3 | 7 |
| 22 | Burnley | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13:17 | -4 | 7 |
| 23 | Derby | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8:15 | -7 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8:16 | -8 | 4 |
Promotion ~ Premier League
Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
Relegation ~ League One
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