UpcomingSat, 5th Sept 263pm BSTGW5CHAFratton Park
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Portsmouth
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Cardiff
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Portsmouth
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Cardiff
GK
RB
CB
CB
LB
CM
CM
CM
RW
ST
LW
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →- FWDAndersonMuscle InjuryOut
- DEFOgilvieKnee InjuryOut
- MIDKosznovszkyKnee InjuryOut
- MIDMurphyInjuryOut
- FWDUmehHamstring InjuryOut
- DEFFarrellGroin InjuryOut
- FWDWaddinghamAnkle InjuryOut
- GKBursikCalf InjuryOut
- DEFPooleInactiveDoubtful
- FWDBlairIllnessDoubtful
Reported availability, not a confirmed team sheet. Only an official lineup confirms who starts.
Portsmouth
No standout lineup notes for this match.
Cardiff
No standout lineup notes for this match.
HEAD TO HEAD · ALL COMPETITIONS
Portsmouth vs Cardiff record
2
Portsmouth wins
1
Draws
3
Cardiff wins
6 meetings on record
LAST MEETINGS
- 11 Feb 2025Portsmouth 2–1 CardiffChampionship
- 22 Oct 2024Cardiff 2–0 PortsmouthChampionship
- 9 Aug 2022Cardiff 0–3 PortsmouthLeague Cup
- 8 Aug 2017Cardiff 2–1 PortsmouthLeague Cup
- 21 Jan 2012Cardiff 3–2 PortsmouthChampionship
- 27 Aug 2011Portsmouth 1–1 CardiffChampionship
About this match
Portsmouth vs Cardiff lineups
Updated
Predicted lineups and team news for Portsmouth vs Cardiff in the Championship on 5 Sept 2026. Build your Starting 11 before kickoff and see how the crowd expects both teams to line up. Confirmed XIs are added the moment they are announced, usually about an hour before the 3pm BST kickoff.
- What is the predicted lineup for Portsmouth vs Cardiff?
- Our predicted XIs for Portsmouth and Cardiff are based on recent team news, form and fan predictions. Pick your own Starting 11 and compare it with the crowd.
- When are the confirmed lineups for Portsmouth vs Cardiff announced?
- Official starting lineups are usually confirmed about an hour before kickoff. This page updates with both teams' confirmed XIs as soon as they are released.
- What time does Portsmouth vs Cardiff kick off?
- Portsmouth vs Cardiff kicks off at 3pm BST on 5 Sept 2026.