Portsmouth vs Sheffield Utd: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Portsmouth prepare to host Sheffield Utd on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Portsmouth, currently 20th in the standings with 33 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 28 points. They've earned 22 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Sheffield Utd, sitting 17th with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Portsmouth and Sheffield Utd have favored Sheffield Utd, with Sheffield Utd claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Preston NE, Portsmouth recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Schmid, Swanson, Ogilvie, Poole, Devlin, Adams, Dozzell, Alli, Chaplin, Segecic, Brown. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Sheffield Utd's last outing came against Middlesbrough, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Cooper, Burrows, Bindon, Tanganga, Seriki, Peck, Arblaster, Hamer, O'Hare, Brooks, Bamford. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Portsmouth are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Portsmouth and Sheffield Utd are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Portsmouth's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Sheffield Utd's games average 3.7 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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