Match report

Portsmouth Defeats Charlton 2-1 in Championship Clash

Portsmouth
Portsmouth
2–1
FT
Charlton
Charlton
Dec 29, 2025

Portsmouth held off Charlton to secure a significant 2-1 win in their Championship fixture. Goals from C. Shaughnessy and Yang Min-Hyuk propelled Portsmouth into the lead, despite facing tough challenges from Charlton throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Portsmouth 2-1 Charlton
  • • Goals: C. Shaughnessy (69'), Yang Min-Hyuk (90')
  • • Yellow Cards: Amari'i Bell, J. Rankin-Costello (Charlton), Regan Poole, I. Bowat (Portsmouth)

Lineups

Portsmouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Schmid (G)
  • 24 T. Devlin (D)
  • 14 H. Matthews (D)
  • 5 R. Poole (D)
  • 22 Z. Swanson (D)
  • 7 M. Pack (M)
  • 21 A. Dozzell (M)
  • 10 A. Segecic (M)
  • 36 C. Chaplin (M)
  • 29 H. Blair (M)
  • 25 M. Kirk (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 J. Bursik
  • 2 J. Williams
  • 6 C. Shaughnessy
  • 17 I. Bowat
  • 8 J. Swift
  • 18 M. Kosznovszky
  • 15 F. Umeh
  • 47 Yang Min-Hyuk
  • 9 C. Bishop

Charlton

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Kaminski (G)
  • 32 R. Burke (D)
  • 5 L. Jones (D)
  • 17 A. Bell (D)
  • 6 C. Coventry (M)
  • 28 J. Bree (M)
  • 8 L. Berry (M)
  • 26 J. Rankin-Costello (M)
  • 7 T. Campbell
  • 11 M. Leaburn (F)
  • 23 C. Kelman (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 W. Mannion
  • 3 M. Gillesphey
  • 36 K. Gough
  • 10 G. Docherty
  • 14 S. Carey
  • 41 H. Knibbs
  • 30 R. Apter
  • 37 I. Fullah
  • 22 T. Olaofe

Timeline

  1. Charlton
    59' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    Amari'i Bell

    Time wasting

  2. Charlton
    61' Charlton Card · Yellow Card
    J. Rankin-Costello

    Foul

  3. Portsmouth
    64' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Matthews · On: C. Shaughnessy
  4. Portsmouth
    64' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Blair · On: Yang Min-Hyuk
  5. Portsmouth
    65' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Chaplin · On: M. Kosznovszky
  6. Portsmouth
    69' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Shaughnessy · Assist: A. Segecic
  7. Portsmouth
    74' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    Regan Poole

    Handball

  8. Charlton
    84' Charlton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Burke · On: M. Gillesphey
  9. Charlton
    84' Charlton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Berry · On: S. Carey
  10. Charlton
    84' Charlton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bree · On: Robert Apter
  11. Charlton
    85' Charlton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Rankin-Costello · On: H. Knibbs
  12. Portsmouth
    90'+1 Portsmouth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Kirk · On: F. Umeh
  13. Portsmouth
    90'+4 Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    I. Bowat

    Time wasting

  14. Portsmouth
    90' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Yang Min-Hyuk

Match Stats

Stat Portsmouth Charlton
Fouls 11 16
Pass Accuracy 73% 66%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 16
Corners 5 11
Total Passes 370 299
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 8
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 0.74 1.01
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 271 197
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Shaughnessy's goal at 69' changed the momentum in Portsmouth's favor, putting them ahead after a series of yellow cards against Charlton.
  • ▸ Yang Min-Hyuk sealed the win for Portsmouth with a late goal in injury time, securing a vital victory.