Portsmouth are a historic English football club founded in 1898 and rooted in the naval city on England’s south coast. Known as Pompey, the club carries a distinctive identity built around royal blue, Fratton Park and the famous Pompey Chimes. Its story spans top-flight championships, FA Cup success, financial upheaval and a modern return to stability. This team page brings together the club’s latest recorded profile, including its squad, coaching timeline, movement activity and competition footprint.
Portsmouth Upcoming matches by league
Championship
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- Regular Season - 8
Portsmouth
Blackburn
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- Regular Season - 9
SouthamptonNo H2HPortsmouth
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- Regular Season - 10
PortsmouthNo H2HSheffield UtdFratton Park
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- Regular Season - 11
NorwichNo H2HPortsmouth
Portsmouth Last matches by league
Championship
League Cup
Friendlies Clubs
FA Cup
Portsmouth Team Roster
The recorded Portsmouth squad contains 38 players: 13 midfielders, 11 attackers, 10 defenders and four goalkeepers. The list combines established senior names such as M. Pack, J. Swift, A. Segecic and R. Shein, while C. Bishop and T. Waddingham are listed among the attackers. The midfield also includes A. Kamara, J. Murphy and O. Bailey, adding further depth to the recorded group. Defensive options include C. Ogilvie, C. Shaughnessy and R. Poole, with N. Schmid, J. Bursik, B. Killip and D. Bielica recorded in goal. Several entries use abbreviated names, and shirt numbers are recorded for many, but not all, players.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Benjamin Arthur
Connor Stuart Ogilvie
Regan Leslie Poole
Conor Glynn Shaughnessy
Jayden Meghoma
Zachary Swanson
Terry Devlin
M. Ani
Madiodio Dia
position Midfielder
Max Hammond
Ben Phillipson
Marlon Pack
John David Swift
Adrian Segecic
Abu Kamara
Luke Gareth Le Roux
Tyrese Shade
Rocco Robert Shein
Odin Ohray Bailey
Eoin Kenny
Iyad Inomse M'Vourani Mohamed
Ebrima Adams
C. Agu
position Attacker
K. Sylvanus
Colby David Bishop
Thomas Waddingham
Josh Murphy
Luke Brooke-Smith
Marko Milovanović
Harvey Blair
Keshi Stuart Oluyinka Adetokun Anderson
Nathaniel Chioma
B. Downey
Last Portsmouth Coachs
John Mousinho is Portsmouth’s current head coach, having begun the role in January 2023. The recent chronology also records Simon Bassey in January 2023 and Danny Cowley from March 2021 until January 2023. Joe Gallen appears in the March 2021 entry, while Kenny Jackett’s tenure runs from June 2017 to March 2021. This sequence places Mousinho at the head of the club’s latest recorded managerial period, with the earlier names providing context for the transition from Jackett through Cowley and Bassey to the present appointment.
John Michael Lewis Mousinho
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Michael Lewis Mousinho | England | 1 January 2023 | |
| Simon Bassey | England | 1 January 2023 | 1 January 2023 |
| Joe Gallen | England | 1 March 2021 | 1 March 2021 |
| Danny Cowley | England | 1 March 2021 | 1 January 2023 |
| Kenneth Francis Jackett | England | 1 June 2017 | 1 March 2021 |
| Paul Anthony Cook | England | 1 May 2015 | 1 May 2017 |
| Gary Waddock | England | 1 April 2015 | 1 May 2015 |
| Richard Barker | England | 9 December 2013 | 27 March 2014 |
| Michael Antony Appleton | England | 1 November 2011 | 1 November 2012 |
| Avraham Grant | Israel | 1 November 2009 | 1 May 2010 |
| Harry Redknapp | England | 1 December 2005 | 1 October 2008 |
| Alain Perrin | France | 1 April 2005 | 1 November 2005 |
| Harry Redknapp | England | 1 March 2002 | 1 November 2004 |
| Tony Pulis | Wales | 1 January 2000 | 1 October 2000 |
Portsmouth Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a mixed set of transfers, loans, free-agent additions and returns from temporary spells. Loans include R. Kavuma McQueen from Chelsea and Benjamin Arthur from Brentford, while A. Kamara, D. Bielica, M. Milovanović, R. Shein and E. Kenny are listed as transfers from Hull City, NAC Breda, Almeria, Fredrikstad and Dundalk respectively. Free-agent arrivals include K. Anderson from Birmingham and O. Bailey from Stockport County. The list also includes loan returns such as T. Steward, J. Farrell, Olutayo Singerr and R. Swann, alongside other recent arrivals. It is a recent snapshot, not a complete register of every arrival.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Meghoma |
Brentford
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| T. Shade |
Burton Albion
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| I. Mohamed |
Casa Pia
|
Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
| R. Kavuma McQueen |
Chelsea
|
Loan | 13 August 2026 |
| Benjamin Arthur |
Brentford
|
Loan | 11 August 2026 |
| A. Kamara |
Hull City
|
Transfer | 9 August 2026 |
| A. Kamara |
Hull City
|
Transfer | 8 August 2026 |
| D. Bielica |
NAC Breda
|
Transfer | 23 July 2026 |
| M. Milovanović |
Almeria
|
Transfer | 22 July 2026 |
| R. Shein |
Fredrikstad
|
Transfer | 12 July 2026 |
| E. Kenny |
Dundalk
|
Transfer | 5 July 2026 |
| B. Downey |
Crusaders FC
|
- | 30 June 2026 |
| O. Bailey |
Stockport County
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Steward |
ST Johnstone
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Farrell |
Western Sydney Wanderers
|
Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
Portsmouth’s recorded departures include transfers, loans, free-agent exits and returns to parent clubs. I. Bowat is listed as a transfer to Huddersfield, while J. Williams and M. Kirk moved to Blackpool and Barnsley on loan. A. Dozzell is recorded as a free agent joining DC United. Several temporary arrangements ended with returns, including C. Chaplin to Ipswich, G. Caballero to Santos and A. Alese to Sunderland. Other entries cover loans and transfers across 2025 and 2026. This is a recent departures snapshot, not a complete count of exits.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Bursik |
AFC Wimbledon
|
Loan | 31 August 2026 |
| H. Matthews |
Bradford
|
Loan | 30 August 2026 |
| J. Knight |
Reading
|
Loan | 27 August 2026 |
Derry City
|
Free agent | 5 August 2026 | |
| I. Bowat |
Huddersfield
|
Transfer | 4 August 2026 |
| I. Bowat |
Huddersfield
|
Transfer | 3 August 2026 |
| J. Williams |
Blackpool
|
Loan | 28 July 2026 |
| M. Kirk |
Barnsley
|
Loan | 15 July 2026 |
| A. Dozzell |
DC United
|
Free agent | 12 July 2026 |
| R. Swann |
Braintree
|
Free agent | 9 July 2026 |
| T. Steward |
ST Johnstone
|
Loan | 6 July 2026 |
| M. Alli |
Luton
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Alese |
Sunderland
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| G. Caballero |
Santos
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| C. Chaplin |
Ipswich
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recent movement record contains several channels of player movement rather than one type of deal. The arrivals listed between January and August 2026 include transfers, loans, free-agent additions and players returning from temporary spells elsewhere. The departures over the same period show the reverse pattern: a transfer to Huddersfield, loans to Blackpool and Barnsley, a free-agent exit to DC United, and multiple returns to parent clubs. The two lists also include earlier entries from late 2025, so they describe a recent sequence rather than a complete seasonal ledger. The recorded squad includes several named arrivals, such as R. Kavuma McQueen, Benjamin Arthur, A. Kamara, D. Bielica, M. Milovanović, E. Kenny, K. Anderson, O. Bailey and R. Shein. The named arrivals span attacking, midfield, defensive and goalkeeping positions, while no overall balance or transfer spend is established.
Leagues Portsmouth has participated in
Portsmouth’s recent competition record extends through 2025 in the Championship, FA Cup, Friendlies Clubs and League Cup. The Championship is recorded from 2011, the FA Cup from 2012, Friendlies Clubs from 2020, and the League Cup from 2011. EFL Trophy and League One are historical through 2023, while League Two is historical through 2016. These entries show a recent top-level and cup presence alongside earlier lower-division and trophy participation. The full recorded footprint therefore spans league, knockout and friendly competition.
More about Portsmouth
Portsmouth Football Club, commonly known as Portsmouth or Pompey, was founded in 1898 in the south-coast city of Portsmouth, Hampshire. The club’s identity is closely tied to the city’s naval heritage, its royal blue, white and red colours, and the supporter culture associated with the Pompey Chimes. Its crest uses the star and crescent motif connected with Portsmouth’s coat of arms, reinforcing that local connection.
Fratton Park has been Portsmouth’s defining home. The ground stands in Milton on Portsea Island and is noted for the mock-Tudor facade at the Milton End and the historic South Stand associated with architect Archibald Leitch. The stadium’s compact character and strong matchday traditions are central to the club’s public image.
On the pitch, Portsmouth have won the English top-flight championship twice, in 1948–49 and 1949–50, and have lifted the FA Cup in 1939 and 2008. The 2008 triumph led to a UEFA Cup campaign in 2008–09, when the club faced prominent opposition including AC Milan. Portsmouth are also recognised for having won league titles across all four major professional tiers of the English system, an achievement that places their history in a distinctive national context. The South Coast Derby with Southampton remains the club’s defining rivalry.
The modern story includes serious financial crises and periods in administration, followed by rescue through the Pompey Supporters Trust and a period of fan ownership. Long-term stewardship later passed to The Tornante Company, led by Michael Eisner, with the club’s identity continuing to rest on community, continuity and sustainable management. The academy and regional talent pathway remain part of the wider Portsmouth football ecosystem, alongside a squad that blends domestic experience with international backgrounds.
Last matches statistics for Portsmouth
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wycombe
3 - 1
Portsmouth
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Farnborough
1 - 1
Portsmouth
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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SV Darmstadt 98
0 - 0
Portsmouth
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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West Ham
3 - 1
Portsmouth
|
4 / 12 |
|
80 | 19 | 2 | 5 |
|
Portsmouth
1 - 3
QPR
|
6 / 16 |
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82 | 9 | - | 3 |
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Lincoln
1 - 3
Portsmouth
|
7 / 13 |
|
73 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
|
Bristol City
2 - 1
Portsmouth
|
1 / 14 |
|
76 | 5 | - | 1 |
|
Portsmouth
0 - 2
Derby
|
3 / 21 |
|
0% | 12 | 1 | 3 |
|
Portsmouth
2 - 0
Cardiff
|
5 / 15 |
|
0% | 15 | - | 5 |
|
Charlton
0 - 0
Portsmouth
|
3 / 9 |
|
0% | 9 | 1 | 3 |
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Championship 2025 - 1387086
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