Oxford U 0 : 1 Portsmth
The Championship 2025/2026 League - Matchday 1 Sat Aug.09 15:00 Kassam Stadium, Oxford Attendance: 11492
24 °C Referee: Whitestone Byrne, G, Brown, C
Player of the match: Schmid, N
goals: Segecic Portsmth was 52 minutes ahead and 0 minutes down on score
Match summary | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38 |  | Segec. | 0-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 41 |  | Swift | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 63 | | Ogilv. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodr. | | 64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
t Avest  Moore | 66 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 67 | Yang Bianc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currie Leigh | 69 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dembé. Harris | 69 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 80 | Devlin Lang | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sibley Vaulks | 81 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brads. Lanks. | 81 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 86 | Swans. Swift | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| O'Don. Goodr. | 87 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 93 | Waddi. Segec. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oxford U | Stats | Portsmth |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Shots | 9 |
| 4 | Shots on goal | 4 |
| 15 | Fouls | 10 |
| 8 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 49% | % possession | 51% |
Oxford United
| # |  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumming | 3.5 | ||
| 15 |  Spencer | 3.5 | ||
| 5 | Moore | 66' | 3.5 | |
| 6 |  Helik | 3 | ||
| 22 |  Leigh | 69' | 3.5 | |
| 4 |  Vaulks | 81' | 3.5 | |
| 8 | Brannagan | 3.5 | ||
| 17 | Mills | 3.5 | ||
| 27 | Lankshear | 81' | 3.5 | |
| 19 | Goodrham | 87' | 64' | 3 |
| 9 | Harris | 69' | 3 |
| # | Substitutes | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Ingram | |||
| 2 | Long | |||
| 24 |  t Avest | 66' | 3.5 | |
| 26 | Currie | 69' | 3.5 | |
| 18 | Sibley | 81' | 3.5 | |
| 10 |  Phillips | |||
| 20 | Bradshaw | 81' | 3 | |
| 23 | Dembélé | 69' | 3.5 | |
| 39 | O'Donkor | 87' | 3.5 |
Portsmouth
| # | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Schmid | 4.5 | ||
| 2 | Williams | 3.5 | ||
| 5 | Poole | 4 | ||
| 6 |  Shaughne. | 4 | ||
| 3 | Ogilvie | 63' | 3.5 | |
| 8 | Swift | 86' | 41' | 3.5 |
| 21 | Dozzell | 3.5 | ||
| 49 | Lang | 80' | 3.5 | |
| 10 |  Segecic | 93' | 4 | |
| 11 |  Bianchini | 67' | 3 | |
| 9 | Bishop | 3.5 |
| # | Substitutes | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Killip | |||
| 14 | Matthews | |||
| 17 | Bowat | |||
| 22 | Swanson | 86' | 3.5 | |
| 24 | Devlin | 80' | 3.5 | |
| 16 |  L Roux | |||
| 18 |  Kosznovs. | |||
| 20 | Waddingh. | 93' | 0 | |
| 47 |  Yang | 67' | 3 |
Match Preview
In terms of player movements, Portsmouth has been linked with several notable individuals. Yang Min-hyeok, a forward from Tottenham Hotspur, is reportedly undergoing a medical examination as part of a loan agreement with Portsmouth, which indicates a significant step towards finalizing his transfer. Additionally, there is ongoing interest from Reading FC in Portsmouth midfielder Matt Ritchie, highlighting the competitive nature of the transfer market surrounding the club. The potential sale of Ritchie has been described as amicable, with Mousinho addressing the decision as beneficial for all parties involved.
As the season approaches, Portsmouth is set to face Oxford United in their Championship opener, with match details including the date and venue being confirmed. The club is optimistic about its prospects, with predictions suggesting they could be dark horses in the league. The squad has been announced, and Mousinho is keen on ensuring that new signings are integrated effectively into the team ahead of this crucial fixture. The atmosphere surrounding Fratton Park is reportedly buoyant, with fans anticipating a strong performance against Oxford, bolstered by recent positive statistics regarding the team’s form.
Overall, Portsmouth is actively engaged in both player acquisitions and preparations for the competitive season ahead, with a clear focus on enhancing their squad and achieving success in the Championship.