Sunday , 16 August 2026

Norwich City FC vs Portsmouth FC, Championship 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2025-26
Norwich City FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Fri 3 Apr 2026 · 14:00 UTC Carrow Road 26,613 HT 45' · FT 45'
Pelle Mattsson 26' 1–0
1–1 84' Pelle Mattsson og
Y 5' Marlon Pack
Y 16' Connor Ogilvie
Y 30' Gustavo Caballero
Liam Gibbs 46' Y
Jacob Wright 48' Y
Pelle Mattsson 67' Y
Y 87' Colby Bishop
Y 90' Jacob Brown

Overview

Match Preview

Norwich City FC vs Portsmouth FC — Championship at Carrow Road.

Match Details

  • Referee Stephen Martin (England)
  • Assistant 1 Matthew Smith
  • Assistant 2 Richard Woodward

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

1
2
2
Norwich City FC 5 games · Avg 2.8 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-03 Norwich City FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC 2025-08-16 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Norwich City FC 2025-04-18 Norwich City FC 3–5 Portsmouth FC 2024-12-10 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Norwich City FC 2019-01-05 Norwich City FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Norwich City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Portsmouth FC H 1–1 D
21 Mar Charlton Athletic FC A 1–0 W
18 Mar Southampton FC A 0–1 L
14 Mar Preston North End FC H 2–0 W
11 Mar Sheffield United FC H 2–1 W
08 Mar Leeds United FC A 0–3 L
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Norwich City FC A 1–1 D
21 Mar Queens Park Rangers FC A 1–6 L
16 Mar Derby County FC H 0–1 L
10 Mar Swansea City AFC H 1–2 L
07 Mar Blackburn Rovers FC A 1–1 D
28 Feb Hull City AFC H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Norwich City FC Portsmouth FC
#24 Position #28
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Norwich City FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Portsmouth FC this season

Norwich City FC are 24th (0 pts). Portsmouth FC are 28th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Norwich City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Portsmouth FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Carrow Road as Norwich City FC face off against Portsmouth FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marlon Pack on 5 minutes.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' It’s high time Philippe Clement made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 16' That is a card for Portsmouth FC. Connor Ogilvie will be fuming at that decision.
  • 21' Norwich City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 21.
  • 26' The Denmark Pelle Mattsson breaks the deadlock on 26 minutes. 1-0!
  • 30' The referee has no hesitation. Gustavo Caballero is booked for Portsmouth FC — card on 30.
  • 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 40' Marlon Pack has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' Norwich City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 46' Liam Gibbs has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 46.
  • 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jacob Wright on 48.
  • 53' With 0 assists to his name this season, Terry Devlin is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
  • 58' A quiet spell here at Carrow Road. Norwich City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 62' Norwich City FC ring the changes. Liam Gibbs has done his job and it is now time for Jack Stacey to step up.
  • 63' The crowd applauds Oscar Schwartau as he leaves the pitch. Ali Ahmed steps in for Norwich City FC.
  • 65' Andre Dozzell gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Marlon Pack and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 67' Pelle Mattsson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 67.
  • 72' Norwich City FC currently sit 10 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 73' Jacob Wright makes way for Anis Ben Slimane at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from Norwich City FC.
  • 78' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jacob Brown is hanging Conor Chaplin on the field on 78 minute.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Jose Cordoba. He replaces Jakov Medic on 83 minute.
  • 84' GOAL! Pelle Mattsson scores on 84.
  • 86' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Conor Shaughnessy is hanging Madiodio Dia on the field on 86 minute.
  • 87' Portsmouth FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' Jacob Brown is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Norwich City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Philippe Clement

Portsmouth FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Mousinho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Colby Bishop 3
Matt Ritchie 1
Regan Poole 1
Andre Green 1
Pelle Mattsson 1
Jack Stacey 1
Josh Sargent 1
Emiliano Marcondes 1

Head to Head

2026-04-03 Norwich City FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC 2025-08-16 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Norwich City FC 2025-04-18 Norwich City FC 3–5 Portsmouth FC 2024-12-10 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Norwich City FC 2019-01-05 Norwich City FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC

Norwich City FC Form

2026-04-03 Norwich City FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D 2026-03-21 Charlton Athletic FC 0–1 Norwich City FC W 2026-03-18 Southampton FC 1–0 Norwich City FC L 2026-03-14 Norwich City FC 2–0 Preston North End FC W 2026-03-11 Norwich City FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC W 2026-03-08 Leeds United FC 3–0 Norwich City FC L

Portsmouth FC Form

2026-04-03 Norwich City FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D 2026-03-21 Queens Park Rangers FC 6–1 Portsmouth FC L 2026-03-16 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Derby County FC L 2026-03-10 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Swansea City AFC L 2026-03-07 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D 2026-02-28 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Hull City AFC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.93 Norwich City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.59 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 80% + Norwich City FC or Draw 78%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Norwich City FC44% Draw35% Portsmouth FC21%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes29% 0% No71%
Avg goals/match: 1.52
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 76%
24%
± 1.5 46%
54%
± 2.5 20%
80%
± 3.5 8%
92%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Norwich City FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
56%
Norwich City FC or Portsmouth FC
65%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Norwich City FC25% Draw62% Portsmouth FC13%
Actual: Norwich City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24.4%
1 – 0
18.8%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
11.3%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
5.7%
1 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 0
2.7%
3 – 1
1.8%
2 – 2
1.8%
1 – 3
0.7%

Asian Handicap — Norwich City FC

Handicap Norwich City FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 11% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 25% 60%
-0.5 40% — 60%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 15% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
56% ✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.