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All clubs →- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: Pompey v QPR Match Previews14 Aug · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗
- TRANSFERMcQueen joins on loan from Chelsea13 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERArthur joins on loan from Brentford11 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERKamara signs from Hull City8 Aug · Transfer
- TEAM NEWSMatch Preview: West Ham v Pompey Match Previews7 Aug · portsmouthfc.co.uk ↗
- TRANSFERMcDermott leaves for Derry City5 Aug · Free agent
- TRANSFERBowat leaves for Huddersfield3 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERWilliams goes out on loan to Blackpool28 Jul · Loan
Portsmouth predicted lineup vs DerbyMOST USED XI
Portsmouth's expected lineup at home to Derby in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches: Schmid in goal, a back four of Devlin, Shaughnessy, Swanson and Arthur, and Bishop leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
- GKSchmid
- DEFDevlin
- DEFShaughnessy
- DEFSwanson
- DEFArthur
- MIDShein
- MIDSegecic
- MIDKamara
- MIDPack
- MIDMcQueen
- FWDBishop
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 29 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Portsmouth, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

- FWDAndersonMuscle InjuryOut
- DEFOgilvieKnee InjuryOut
- MIDKosznovszkyKnee InjuryOut
- MIDMurphyInjuryOut
- FWDUmehHamstring InjuryOut
- DEFFarrellGroin InjuryOut
- FWDWaddinghamAnkle InjuryOut
- GKBursikCalf InjuryOut
- DEFPooleInactiveDoubtful
- FWDBlairIllnessDoubtful
Most Common Portsmouth Starting XI
Based on 4 official matches this season
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
- FWDBishop1/1 penalties scored
Portsmouth fixtures
Portsmouth vs Derby
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- What is Portsmouth's expected lineup?
- Portsmouth's expected lineup at home to Derby in the CHA is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches: Schmid in goal, a back four of Devlin, Shaughnessy, Swanson and Arthur, and Bishop leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Schmid, Devlin, Shaughnessy, Swanson, Arthur, Shein, Segecic, Kamara, Pack, McQueen, Bishop.
- Who started Portsmouth's last match?
- Portsmouth's starting XI on 29 Aug 2026 in the Championship (4-2-3-1): N. Schmid, T. Devlin, Benjamin Arthur, C. Shaughnessy, Z. Swanson, M. Pack, R. Shein, A. Kamara, A. Segecic, R. Kavuma McQueen, C. Bishop.
- What was Portsmouth's last result?
- Portsmouth lost to Bristol City 1–2 on 29 Aug 2026.
- When did Portsmouth last win?
- Portsmouth last won on 22 Aug 2026, beating Lincoln 3–1.
- Who takes penalties for Portsmouth?
- C. Bishop has taken the most penalties for Portsmouth in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 1.
- Who has made the most starts for Portsmouth this season?
- N. Schmid leads with 4 starts for Portsmouth across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Portsmouth use most often?
- Portsmouth have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their 4 matches this season.
- Which Portsmouth goalkeeper has started the most this season?
- Nicolas Schmid has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Portsmouth this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Portsmouth defender has started the most this season?
- Conor Shaughnessy has made the most starts as defender for Portsmouth this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Portsmouth midfielder has started the most this season?
- Rocco Robert Shein has made the most starts as midfielder for Portsmouth this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Portsmouth forward has started the most this season?
- Colby Bishop has made the most starts as forward for Portsmouth this season, starting 4 matches.
Portsmouth vs Derby
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