Ethan Robson scored his first goal for MK Dons as Liam Manning’s side claimed a narrow 1-0 League One victory over Portsmouth to extend their unbeaten league run to five matches.The Blackpool loanee’s second-half winner inflicted a third-straight defeat in all competitions on Pompey as Dons skipper Dean Lewington celebrated his 700th league game for the hosts at Stadium MK.MK Dons fo...Full Story »

Danny Cowley admitted his Portsmouth side paid a high price for their lack of cutting edge as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Wigan.Pompey gave as good as they got for the majority of an entertaining encounter short on goal-scoring chances.But, while Ronan Curtis saw one effort saved by Ben Amos and sent another header over the top, Callum Lang buried the one chance that came his way 12 minutes fro...Full Story »

Callum Lang’s 78th-minute strike was the difference as Wigan edged fellow Sky Bet League One high-flyers Portsmouth at the DW Stadium.Chances were at a premium in an entertaining first half with defences on top.Wigan had a big shout for a penalty turned down after Jordan Jones was sent tumbling in the Pompey area before Ronan Curtis tested Ben Amos at the other end with a stinging strike.T...Full Story »

Wigan could hand a debut to new midfielder Tom Bayliss when they take on Portsmouth.Bayliss joined on loan from Preston for the rest of the season on Friday and could go straight into the squad.Gwion Edwards could keep his starting spot after returning to the side on Tuesday as Wigan beat Bolton on penalties in the Carabao Cup.Goalkeeper Jamie Jones starred in that shoot-out win but could lose h...Full Story »

Portsmouth saw their 100 per cent start to the season come to an end as Pontus Dahlberg’s penalty save earned Doncaster a 0-0 draw.The Swede got down well to keep out Shaun Williams’ 78th-minute spot-kick in a tight game at the Keepmoat Stadium as Doncaster picked up first point of the campaign.Tommy Rowe looked to have given Doncaster the lead after 19 minutes when he turned in Ben ...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager Danny Cowley insists his side can still improve despite beating Shrewsbury 1-0 to move to the top of Sky Bet League One.Ryan Tunnicliffe’s first Pompey goal after only 120 seconds was enough to make it three wins from their opening three league games for the first time since 1988.Cowley said: “I think we had a really good way into the game, a great goal from our pe...Full Story »

Ryan Tunnicliffe scored his first Portsmouth goal as Danny Cowley’s side beat Shrewsbury 1-0 to make it three wins from three and climb to the top of Sky Bet League One.Portsmouth took just 120 seconds to score what proved to be the winner. Marcus Harness set off on a mazy run before teeing-up Tunnicliffe to slot home from 10 yards.Shrewsbury looked to hit back immediately and Dan Udoh&rsq...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss Danny Cowley will check on the fitness of a handful of players ahead of the home game against Shrewsbury.Defender Paul Downing is on the verge of returning to the matchday squad after declaring himself fully fit.Jayden Reid (knee) and Liam Vincent (shin) will be assessed, with both players yet to be involved yet this season.Defender Callum Johnson returns to contention after miss...Full Story »

Danny Cowley dedicated Portsmouth’s 2-0 Sky Bet League One win over Crewe to the club’s fans.Second-half goals from striker John Marquis and winger Marcus Harness saw Pompey maintain their 100 per cent league record.Head coach Cowley said: “It was a good day for the people of Portsmouth. It was good day today – this was for them.“It was a performance which warranted...Full Story »

Summer signing Ryan Tunnicliffe set up both goals on his home debut as Portsmouth beat Crewe 2-0 at Fratton Park to make it two league wins from their first two games.Striker John Marquis opened the scoring three minutes after the interval, picking up Tunnicliffe’s pass before drilling an angled drive into the net off the inside of a post.Tunnicliffe then teed up Marcus Harness to double t...Full Story »

Shaun Williams could retain his place in the Portsmouth starting line-up for their League One clash with Crewe at Fratton Park.Midfielder Williams made his competitive debut for the club in the Carabao Cup defeat at Millwall in midweek and will be looking to line up against Alex.Defender Paul Downing is on the verge of returning to Danny Cowley’s matchday squad after declaring himself full...Full Story »

George Saville scored his first goal back at Millwall as the Championship side came from behind to defeat Portsmouth 2-1 and reach the second round of the Carabao Cup.Saville returned to the Lions from Middlesbrough during the summer and his smartly-taken volley eventually saw off League One Pompey, who had defender Callum Johnson sent off.Reeco Hackett-Fairchild gave Portsmouth the perfect star...Full Story »

Millwall defender Jake Cooper is a doubt for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup first-round clash with Portsmouth at the Den.Cooper missed the 1-1 Championship draw at QPR on Saturday due to a back problem and was set to undergo a late fitness test ahead of the cup tie.Forward Mason Bennett remains sidelined by the ankle injury he sustained in the pre-season match at Ipswich on July 31.Otherwise, boss ...Full Story »

Danny Cowley revealed the hardships his Portsmouth team had faced in the build-up to the new season, which made their first-day 1-0 win at Fleetwood all the sweeter.Pompey took home the spoils thanks to Lee Brown’s second-half strike, after which manager Cowley spoke about the troubles on and off the pitch that had blighted their preparation.“It’s been a very challenging week,&...Full Story »

Lee Brown’s superb second-half goal earned Portsmouth an 1-0 opening-day victory at Fleetwood.Fleetwood had made most of the running in the first half but struggled to break down their visitors, wastefulness that would cost them in the second period as Brown fired home the winner on the hour.Portsmouth went close to opening the scoring in the 28th minute when Ronan Curtis rattled the cross...Full Story »

Anthony Pilkington is among the raft of players who could make Fleetwood debuts when Simon Grayson’s men open their Sky Bet League One campaign by hosting Portsmouth on Saturday.Former Republic of Ireland winger Pilkington, 33, joined the Cod Army on a one-year deal last month.Other summer arrivals at the club include former Leicester defender Darnell Johnson, and forwards Ryan Edmondson a...Full Story »

Portsmouth have concluded an investigation and released three youth team players for messages that they sent in their private Snapchat group after England lost the Euro 2020 final Portsmouth have sacked three youth players for sending racist messages in a private group chat. Images were leaked of the Snapchat conversation between players which included racial abuse at England players after the...Full Story »

Danny Cowley hopes he has done enough to keep the Portsmouth manager’s job permanently despite missing out on a play-off place after a 1-0 final day defeat at home to Accrington.Pompey had to better Oxford and Charlton’s result to retain their place in the top six but Adam Phillips’ first-half goal was enough to earn Accrington the win.Cowley, who only signed a short-term deal ...Full Story »

Adam Phillips scored the only goal as Portsmouth were denied a play-off place after losing 1-0 at home to mid-table Accrington.Pompey had to better Oxford and Charlton’s result to cement their place in the top six but were made to pay for a lamentable first-half display by being consigned to another season in League One.Accrington took the lead in the 23rd minute when Phillips played a nea...Full Story »

Portsmouth are set to welcome back Jordy Hiwula and Jack Whatmough as they look to seal a Sky Bet League One play-off place against Accrington this weekend.Hiwula has has not featured since Danny Cowley’s first game as Pompey boss against Ipswich on March 20 because of an ankle injury but the striker will return to contention for the visit of Stanley.Whatmough, meanwhile, is available agai...Full Story »