Portsmouth vs Derby County Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 01 September 2026, Portsmouth face Derby County at Fratton Park with kickoff scheduled for . This England Championship encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
Portsmouth generally use a balanced tactical approach.
Derby County prioritise defensive solidity in their approach.
Recent Form
Portsmouth
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Derby County
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Portsmouth have shown a clear dip in performances over recent games. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
Likewise, Derby County have faced difficulties in recent matches and need to improve quickly. If this trend continues, their position may come under threat.
Recent Form Home/Away
Portsmouth (Home)
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Derby County (Away)
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There is little difference in Portsmouth's performance across venues.
Derby County's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Portsmouth
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Derby County
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Portsmouth have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Similarly, Derby County have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Portsmouth (Home)
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Derby County (Away)
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There is little difference in Portsmouth's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Derby County's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Portsmouth
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Derby County
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Portsmouth are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Likewise, Derby County have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Portsmouth (Home)
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Derby County (Away)
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Portsmouth's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Derby County.
Scoring Consistency
Portsmouth
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Derby County
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Portsmouth have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Likewise, Derby County have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Portsmouth (Home)
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Derby County (Away)
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There is little difference in Portsmouth's scoring output across venues.
Derby County's ability to score has been consistent home and away.
On average Portsmouth scores 1 and concedes 3 goals in home matches, while Derby County averagely scores 1 and concedes 2 goals in away matches.
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Portsmouth vs Derby County Video Content
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Portsmouth vs Derby County Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Portsmouth scores after every 16 shots, while Derby County gets averagely 13 shots in a game.
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Portsmouth vs Derby County Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Portsmouth fielded the below lineup in the last match against QPR: Schmid; Swanson, Shaughnessy, Poole, Devlin; Adams, Shein; Brooke-Smith, Segecic, Kamara; Bishop
In their last match against Charlton Athletic starting lineup of Derby County was the following: Widell Zetterstrom; Taylor, Forsyth, Sanderson, Langas, Ward; Clark, Travis, Fraulo; Szmodics, Morris
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