Match report

Portsmouth Secure Impressive 3-0 Win Over West Brom in Championship

Portsmouth
Portsmouth
3–0
FT
West Brom
West Brom
Jan 31, 2026

Portsmouth delivered an impressive performance to secure a crucial 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion in the Championship. The home side capitalized on early chances, with goals from Chaplin, Alli, and Adams sealing their win.

Key Facts

  • • Portsmouth: Goals by C. Chaplin (20'), M. Alli (25'), Ebou Adams (49')
  • • West Brom: Two yellow cards for Nathaniel Phillips (11') and Michael Johnston (22')
  • • Substitutions: West Brom made multiple changes, including Callum Styles on for Nathaniel Phillips

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)
  • 21 A. Dozzell (M)
  • 38 E. Adams (M)
  • 10 A. Segecic (M)
  • 36 C. Chaplin (M)
  • 27 M. Alli (M)
  • 9 C. Bishop (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 J. Bursik
  • 2 J. Williams
  • 17 I. Bowat
  • 34 A. Alese
  • 7 M. Pack
  • 8 J. Swift
  • 16 L. Le Roux
  • 37 K. Anderson
  • 25 M. Kirk

West Brom

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. O'Leary (G)
  • 2 C. Mepham (D)
  • 3 N. Phillips (D)
  • 29 C. Taylor (D)
  • 30 D. Imray (M)
  • 17 O. Diakite (M)
  • 8 J. Molumby (M)
  • 22 S. Iling Junior (M)
  • 11 M. Johnston (F)
  • 21 I. Price (F)
  • 19 A. Heggebo (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. Griffiths
  • 4 C. Styles
  • 14 A. Gilchrist
  • 7 J. Wallace
  • 34 H. Whitwell
  • 27 A. Mowatt
  • 9 J. Maja
  • 12 D. Dike
  • 37 O. Bostock

Timeline

  1. West Brom
    11' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    Nathaniel Phillips

    Foul

  2. Portsmouth
    20' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Chaplin · Assist: M. Alli
  3. West Brom
    22' West Brom Card · Yellow Card
    Michael Johnston

    Argument

  4. Portsmouth
    25' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Alli · Assist: A. Dozzell
  5. West Brom
    46' West Brom subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Nathaniel Phillips · On: Callum Styles
  6. West Brom
    46' West Brom subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Imray · On: A. Gilchrist
  7. West Brom
    46' West Brom subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Iling Junior · On: J. Maja
  8. Portsmouth
    49' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Ebou Adams · Assist: C. Chaplin
  9. West Brom
    63' West Brom subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Michael Johnston · On: J. Wallace
  10. Portsmouth
    70' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Bishop · On: Keshi Anderson
  11. West Brom
    73' West Brom subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Molumby · On: A. Mowatt
  12. Portsmouth
    75' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Segecic · On: M. Pack
  13. Portsmouth
    84' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ebou Adams · On: John Swift
  14. Portsmouth
    84' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Alli · On: M. Kirk

Match Stats

Stat Portsmouth West Brom
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 76% 75%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 4
Corners 3 3
Total Passes 430 435
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 9 2
Shots on Target 6 1
xG 2.57 0.09
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 328 325
Shots Inside Box 16 1
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Portsmouth capitalized early with two quick goals in the 20th and 25th minutes to take control of the match.
  • ▸ The dismissal of West Brom's key players due to yellow cards impacted their ability to mount a comeback.