Match report

Derby Defeats Portsmouth 1-0 in Championship Clash

Portsmouth
Portsmouth
0–1
FT
Derby
Derby
Mar 16, 2026

Derby secured a narrow victory over Portsmouth with a solitary goal from S. Szmodics in the 8th minute, maintaining their strong form in the Championship. Despite Portsmouth's efforts, they were unable to break through Derby's defensive line and secure an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • S. Szmodics scored the only goal for Derby in the 8th minute.
  • • C. Chaplin of Portsmouth received a yellow card in the 40th minute for argument.
  • • Derby made several key substitutions including R. Brewster for O. Fraulo in the 61st minute.
  • • Both teams received multiple yellow cards, with Derby accumulating more in the later stages of the match.

Lineups

Portsmouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Schmid (G)
  • 24 T. Devlin (D)
  • 5 R. Poole (D)
  • 3 C. Ogilvie (D)
  • 22 Z. Swanson (D)
  • 7 M. Pack (M)
  • 38 E. Adams (M)
  • 27 M. Alli (M)
  • 36 C. Chaplin (M)
  • 47 G. Caballero (M)
  • 40 J. Brown (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 J. Bursik
  • 8 J. Swift
  • 9 C. Bishop
  • 16 L. Le Roux
  • 10 A. Segecic
  • 25 M. Kirk
  • 6 C. Shaughnessy
  • 2 J. Williams
  • 55 M. Dia

Derby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 R. O'Donnell (G)
  • 23 J. Ward (D)
  • 28 D. Sanderson (D)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 2 D. Murkin (D)
  • 27 L. Travis (M)
  • 42 B. Clark (M)
  • 25 B. Brereton Diaz (M)
  • 19 S. Szmodics (M)
  • 10 R. Brewster (M)
  • 7 P. Agyemang (F)

Substitutes

  • 52 J. Thompson
  • 9 C. Morris
  • 34 J. Banel
  • 53 R. Canoville
  • 3 C. Forsyth
  • 29 O. Fraulo
  • 18 D. Ozoh
  • 54 C. Allen
  • 44 I. Gordon

Timeline

  1. Derby
    8' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Szmodics
  2. Portsmouth
    40' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    C. Chaplin

    Argument

  3. Derby
    41' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    S. Szmodics
  4. Derby
    53' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    M. Clarke

    Foul

  5. Derby
    61' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Brewster · On: O. Fraulo
  6. Portsmouth
    63' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Chaplin · On: John Swift
  7. Portsmouth
    63' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Swanson · On: C. Shaughnessy
  8. Portsmouth
    67' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    John Swift

    Foul

  9. Derby
    72' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Agyemang · On: C. Morris
  10. Derby
    72' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Szmodics · On: D. Ozoh
  11. Portsmouth
    77' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ebou Adams · On: C. Bishop
  12. Portsmouth
    77' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Alli · On: A. Segecic
  13. Derby
    78' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    B. Brereton Diaz

    Foul

  14. Derby
    83' Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Murkin · On: Craig Forsyth
  15. Derby
    83' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: J. Banel
  16. Derby
    86' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    Bobby Clark

    Foul

  17. Derby
    88' Derby Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ward

    Time wasting

  18. Derby
    90'+2 Derby Card · Yellow Card
    O. Fraulo

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Portsmouth Derby
Fouls 14 13
Pass Accuracy 80% 60%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 27 10
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 493 243
Yellow Cards 2 6
Blocked Shots 12 2
Shots on Target 9 4
xG 1.72 1.00
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 396 145
Shots Inside Box 18 8
Saves 3 9
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Derby's early goal by Szmodics in the 8th minute set the tone for the match, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Portsmouth's inability to capitalize on their possession and numerous substitutions highlighted their struggles to regain control of the game.