Southampton 1-0 Portsmouth
Updated
Southampton won: Southampton 1-0 Portsmouth in the Championship (Round 9) on Sun, 11 Oct 2026 at St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Hampshire. Southampton goals: James Bree 20'. Sent off: Cameron Bragg (44'). Expected goals: 1.28-1.18. Possession: 51-49. Player of the match: James Bree (8.5).
Match report
Southampton beat Portsmouth 1-0
Southampton squeezed past Portsmouth 1-0 at St. Mary's Stadium on Sunday 11 October in the Championship.
James Bree put Southampton ahead on 20' (1-0).
Cameron Bragg (Southampton) was sent off on 44'.
Southampton had 51% of the ball, shots were 7-16 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.28-1.18.
James Bree (Southampton) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 30,735. Referee: Adam Herczeg.
Match stats
| Southampton | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 51 | 49 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.28 | 1.18 |
| Total shots | 7 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 34 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 329 (82%) | 304 (82%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total shots | 7 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 10 |
Lineups
Southampton (4-4-2): Daniel Peretz, James Bree, Jack Stephens, Keven Schlotterbeck, Ryan Manning, James Ward-Prowse, Cameron Bragg, Flynn Downes, Léo Scienza, Cyle Larin, Finn Azaz
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1): Nicolas Schmid, Zak Swanson, Regan Poole, Madiodio Dia, Jayden Meghoma, Marlon Pack, Ebou Adams, Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, Abu Kamara, Tyrese Shade, Colby Bishop
Key events
- 20' · Goal · James Bree (Southampton)
- 32' · Yellow card · Cameron Bragg (Southampton)
- 34' · Yellow card · Ebou Adams (Portsmouth)
- 44' · Red card · Cameron Bragg (Southampton)
- 46' · Substitution · Adrian Segečić for Ryan Kavuma-McQueen (Portsmouth)
- 51' · Yellow card · Cyle Larin (Southampton)
- 53' · Yellow card · Finn Azaz (Southampton)
- 53' · Yellow card · Jayden Meghoma (Portsmouth)
- 57' · Substitution · Kuryu Matsuki for Léo Scienza (Southampton)
- 65' · Substitution · Odin Bailey for Ebou Adams (Portsmouth)
- 65' · Substitution · Terry Devlin for Jayden Meghoma (Portsmouth)
- 65' · Substitution · Marezi for Colby Bishop (Portsmouth)
- 69' · Yellow card · Terry Devlin (Portsmouth)
- 72' · Substitution · Caspar Jander for Cyle Larin (Southampton)
- 77' · Substitution · Keshi Anderson for Zak Swanson (Portsmouth)
- 82' · Yellow card · Keven Schlotterbeck (Southampton)
All-time head-to-head
9 league meetings since 2003: Southampton 3, draws 4, Portsmouth 2.
Questions
Who won Southampton vs Portsmouth?
Southampton won, 1-0 (Championship) on Sun, 11 Oct 2026.
When and where is Southampton vs Portsmouth?
Sun, 11 Oct 2026, 11:00 UTC at St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Hampshire, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Southampton and Portsmouth?
In 9 league meetings since 2003: Southampton 3 wins, 4 draws, Portsmouth 2 wins (goals 11-10).