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Portsmouth 2-0 Ipswich Town - Match Report
Town’s automatic promotion ambitions suffered a significant blow after they were beaten 2-0 by Portsmouth in the twice-postponed fixture at Fratton Park. Conor Shaughnessy headed the opener on 43, then Colby Bishop added the second two minutes later and the under-par Blues were unable to find a way back into the game in the second half.
Published an hour ago on TWTD.co.uk
Ipswich not at 'the levels' required in Pompey loss
Ipswich Town head coach Kieran McKenna says that his side "did not quite hit the levels" required in their defeat to Portsmouth at Fratton Park.
Published 25 minutes ago on BBC Football - Championship
McKenna: Spell Before Half-Time Meant Difficult Game Was All But Impossible
Boss Kieran McKenna felt the Blues gave themselves an all but impossible task after conceding twice within two minutes just before half-time at Portsmouth, the home side in the end comfortably holding on to win 2-0.
Published 45 minutes ago on TWTD.co.uk
Championship: Southampton see off Blackburn and close gap to Ipswich
Southampton have moved just three points off automatic promotion after a 3-0 victory over Blackburn, coupled with Ipswich’s 2-0 defeat at Portsmouth
Published an hour ago on Guardian - Championship
Pep Guardiola ‘certain’ about Man City v Arsenal outcome at Etihad Stadium
'The players and himself feel that extra motivation to secure the Premier League title after their fallout from the UCL.'
Published 7 hours ago on Football365
Should hair pulling in football be violent conduct?
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez faces a three-match ban for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair. Is the punishment fair?
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football - Premier League
Should hair pulling in football be violent conduct?
Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez faces a three-match ban for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair. Is the punishment fair?
Published 7 hours ago on BBC Football
I'd love to stay - Blackburn's Forshaw
The experienced Rovers midfielder speaks to the BBC about his run in the team and his future at Ewood Park.
Published 8 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
'No fear, pure fire' - Arteta defiant on pivotal week
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants the club to play with "pure fire" as they prepare for one of their biggest weeks in years.
Published 8 hours ago on BBC Football
Will Iraola's departure speed up the managerial merry-go-round?
Andoni Iraola's decision to leave Bournemouth could make it a frantic summer in the Premier League's managerial market, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Published 9 hours ago on BBC Football
'Harwood-Bellis is defining Saints' promotion drive'
Southampton fan writer Martin Sanders discusses Taylor Harwood-Bellis' impressive recent performances.
Published 11 hours ago on BBC Football - Championship
| Southampton's Results | |||
| Apr 14 | Blackburn Rovers | 3 - 0 | H |
| Apr 11 | Derby County | 2 - 1 | H |
| Apr 7 | Wrexham | 5 - 1 | A |
| Southampton's Fixtures | |||
| Apr 18 | Swansea City | A | |
| Apr 21 | Bristol City | H | |
| Apr 25 | Manchester City | A | |
| Championship Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 2 | Ipswich | 41 | 29 | 75 |
| 3 | Millwall | 42 | 9 | 73 |
| 4 | Southampton | 42 | 23 | 72 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 42 | 20 | 72 |
| 6 | Hull City | 42 | 4 | 68 |