Portsmouth vs Cardiff (Championship) was played on 5 September 2026 and finished 2–0.
Portsmouth vs Cardiff: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 2.40 | 3.69 | 3.00 |
| Market average | 2.32 | 3.47 | 2.86 |
Portsmouth vs Cardiff: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8-4-1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 | Southampton | 13 | 8-3-2 | 28:13 | 27 |
| 3 | Swansea | 13 | 8-2-3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 4 | Wolves | 13 | 7-3-3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 5 | West Brom | 13 | 7-3-3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6-5-2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7-2-4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6-4-3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5-5-3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5-4-4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5-4-4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5-3-5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5-3-5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5-3-5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5-0-8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 | Lincoln | 13 | 4-3-6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3-5-5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3-5-5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4-2-7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3-2-8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1-6-6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1-4-8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1-2-10 | 10:27 | 5 |
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Portsmouth vs Cardiff: match preview and analysis
Portsmouth secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Cardiff at Fratton Park, extending their modest haul to seven points from six games and keeping them in 18th place. The win marked their second triumph of the campaign, while Cardiff remained winless, still stuck in 21st with just four points. Portsmouth’s defensive record improved to a +1 goal difference, edging closer to the safety zone compared with Cardiff’s –4 deficit. The result also tipped the head‑to‑head balance this season in Portsmouth’s favour, having already won the only previous encounter between the two sides.
Portsmouth vs Cardiff: team stats compared
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Portsmouth vs Cardiff: questions and answers
How did Portsmouth vs Cardiff end?
Portsmouth beat Cardiff 2–0.
When and where was the match played?
5 September 2026, kick-off at 15:00, at Fratton Park. Referee: Benjamin Speedie, England.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Portsmouth: 11th (19 points), Cardiff: 17th (14 points).
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