Pompey will face arguably their toughest test of the season when table-topping Leeds visit Fratton Park on Sunday (12pm kick-off). John Mousinho's men are looking to maintain a fine run of home form that has seen them beaten just once on the south coast in just over four months. But their next opponents are currently leading what increasingly looks to be a three-horse race to gain automatic promotion to the Premier League. They narrowly missed out last season in trying to bounce straight back from relegation and ended up losing at Wembley in the play-offs. Daniel Farke was afforded a second chance to get the job done, however, and they have lost only three league games so far this term. United also comfortably boast the best scoring record in the division, with recent successes including 7-0 and 4-0 routs of Cardiff and Watford respectively. And although they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Brom on home soil last weekend, the two matches before that saw promotion rivals Sunderland and Sheffield United defeated. Callum Lang's brace and a debut Elias Sørensen strike ensured it finished 3-3 when the sides met at Elland Road on the opening day of the campaign. The most recent Fratton contest was a goalless Championship stalemate in 2012, with the Whites having not won on Pompey's patch in the 21st century. TEAM NEWS Rob Atkinson (calf), Ibane Bowat (knee), Jacob Farrell (knee), Paddy Lane (knee), Callum Lang (hamstring), Hayden Matthews (ankle), Conor Shaughnessy (hamstring) and Jordan Williams (hamstring) are all currently sidelined. Thomas Waddingham (groin) is also a doubt, while the game will likely come too soon for new signing Alexander Milošević Ethan Ampadu (knee), Patrick Bamford (hamstring) and Max Wöber (knee) are all absent for the visitors. VIEW FROM THE DRESSING ROOM Read the thoughts of John Mousinho and Terry Devlin ahead of the big game. HEAD TO HEAD Overall Pompey: 18 wins Leeds: 23 wins 18 draws At Fratton Park Pompey: 13 wins Leeds: 6 wins 11 draws Last Home Meeting Pompey 0 Leeds 0 Championship February 25 2012 TICKETS Tickets have sold out, but the ticket exchange will remain open until two hours before kick-off. Click here to read our matchday guide and find out what is happening around the ground ahead of the game. OFFICIALS Referee: Robert Jones Assistants: Ian Hussin and Neil Davies Fourth Official: Stephen Martin Jones last took charge of Pompey when they were narrowly beaten at Rotherham in League One back in January 2018, showing just one yellow card to a home player. He has taken charge of 25 games so far this season, booking a total of 118 players and sending six for an early bath. MATCH COVERAGE Supporters in the UK can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football, ITV1 or via the Sky Sports+ app. The game is available for international broadcast, including on CBS Sports Golazo Network and Paramount+ in the USA. It will only be available to stream on Pompey+ in unsold international markets. Click here for more information. The pre-match show is live before the game for all Pompey+ subscribers and overseas fans with a video subscription/match pass. George Wedlake will be joined in the Fratton Park studio by Andy Awford and Paul Hardyman. Fans can get involved by sending messages and voicenotes to our Pompey+ WhatsApp channel* on +44 7457 413694 or via this link. Please note that live video coverage of half-time and post-match shows is only available for fans in regions where the game is being shown live on Pompey+. Audio commentary from Andrew Moon and Glen Little is available for Pompey+ subscribers or those who purchase an audio subscription/match pass. Click here for more details about using Pompey+, including the answers to some frequently asked questions. Locally-based fans who are not going to the game can listen as always via BBC Radio Solent or Express FM (not available online). *Please note that the WhatsApp service is only for sending messages to appear on the matchday show. The club will not be able to reply to any messages.
We're always crap when we're on TV. I just hope we don't receive a drubbing. I'm more focused on Wednesday night at home to Plymouth
Leeds United Starting Line Up:- Number1, I. Meslier Number3, J. Firpo Number5, P. Struijk (c), Captain Number6, J. Rodon Number2, J. Bogle Number44, I. Gruev Number22, A. Tanaka Number14, M. Solomon Number11, B. Aaronson Number7, D. James Number10, J. Piroe Substitutes:- Number23, J. Guilavogui Number25, S. Byram Number26, K. Darlow Number37, J. Debayo Number29, W. Gnonto Number19, Mateo Joseph Number17, L. Ramazani Number8, J. Rothwell Number33, I. Schmidt
LIVE STREAMS: Portsmouth v Leeds Utd http://www.fawanews.com/Portsmouth vs Leeds United --- CH 1.html (link1) http://www.fawanews.com/Portsmouth vs Leeds United --- CH 2.html (link2) https://cdn.livetv822.me/webplayer.php?t=ifr&c=2673993&lang=en&eid=275637043&lid=2673993&ci=57&si=1 (7 channels to pick from at the bottom - probably different languages) https://slapsky.com/link3-1 (Press triangular play button) https://futbollibreonline.com/ (Choose link, and select stream. Will only become active once game starts) https://www.kickofgoal.com/championship-portsmouth-vs-leeds-united-09-03-25/ (should work on mobile phone)
Pompey have recalled fit again Freddie Potts in central midfield. No sign of new centre half signing Alexander Milošević, so presumably he is yet to receive his international clearance in time, but should be available for Wednesday evening's home game against Plymouth Argyle all being well. Skipper Marlon Pack therefore continues at centre half. Fit again striker Thomas Waddingham is named on the bench along with fellow Aussie Kusini Yengi, and Mark O'Mahony, so plenty of attacking options if needed.
Half time. 0-0. End to end first half. Both sides having chances to score. You can see why Leeds are top of the table, but we are playing well in defence (especially Marlon Pack), as well as creating chances mainly from great crosses from Josh Murphy. Should be a good second half.
Half time. 0-0 Leeds edged the half but a very good display from Pompey so far. Schmid made an incredible double save to keep us in the match. However, while we have not created many shots on goal we have done our share of attacking. We may yet get something from this game. PUP
Half Time Match Stats:- Overall possession Portsmouth 38.4%Leeds United 61.6% Shots Portsmouth 4Leeds United 6 Shots on target Portsmouth 0Leeds United 2 Total touches inside the box Portsmouth 8Leeds United 16 Goalkeeper saves Portsmouth 2Leeds United 0 Fouls Portsmouth 3Leeds United 6 Corners Portsmouth 2Leeds United 4
1-0 What a win!!!!!!!! Pompey had more possession in this half, Bishop got one chance and took it brilliantly. Schmid made two or three really good saves. The Pompey effort was brilliant. Three unexpected but very very welcome points.
Final whistle, and it's a superb 1-0 home win for Pompey. Excellent game, if anything we played even better in the second half. Great to see Colby Bishop score his 6th goal of the season. Only Leeds defeat after an 18 match unbeaten run. Nicolas Schmid made a number of brilliant saves for us. 42 points for the season now, moving well clear of the relegation zone, 12 points ahead of the Argyle who visit us next Wednesday
Final Match Stats:- Overall possession Portsmouth 43.2%Leeds United 56.8% Shots Portsmouth 13Leeds United 13 Shots on target Portsmouth 3Leeds United 4 Total touches inside the box Portsmouth 21Leeds United 32 Goalkeeper saves Portsmouth 4Leeds United 2 Fouls Portsmouth 9Leeds United 9 Corners Portsmouth 7Leeds United 6
