Portsmouth vs Millwall - Championship

A fascinating Championship chapter awaits on October 24, 2026 when Portsmouth take on Millwall at Fratton Park — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. Gabriel will face old club Lille on Tuesday as Arsenal continue their campaign to win the Champions League for the first time.

In the Championship table, Portsmouth currently occupy 20th and Millwall sit 10th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. Portsmouth have blown hot and cold, LDDWL across their last five and a win rate of 28.26% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, LWDDL in their last five and a win rate of 32.61% reflecting their unpredictability. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Portsmouth average 1.09 per game to Millwall's 1.2, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Larson’s long-term plans have attracted renewed attention following teammate Alex Bowman’s recent announcement that he intends to retire from full-time Cup Series competition at the end of the 2027 season.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Portsmouth may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Millwall have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. After the loss, a lot of questions began to be raised about their different approach to preparing for the game.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With C. Larin topping the Championship scoring charts at 7 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. Whoever wins the individual duel between the two sides' chief playmakers is likely to dictate the rhythm and, ultimately, the destination of the points. The future of Enzo Fernandez, who has flirted with a Chelsea exit for some time now, could be decisive if they are to bring in a midfielder for big money.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. Given the balance of the numbers, Millwall look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 1-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. Whatever the outcome, the Championship fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.