Portsmouth vs Oxford United Preview: Championship Round 41 – Team News, Form & Prediction

Portsmouth vs Oxford United Preview: Championship Round 41 — Fratton Park, April 6, 2026

Two struggling Championship sides meet at Fratton Park on Monday afternoon as Portsmouth welcome Oxford United in Round 41 of the 2025/26 EFL Championship season. With both clubs deep in relegation trouble, every point matters — making this a fixture with considerably more edge than its mid-table billing might suggest.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of kick-off.

Match Details

Competition: EFL Championship — Round 41 Date: Monday, 6 April 2026 Kick-off: 12:30 BST (11:30 UTC) Venue: Fratton Park, Portsmouth (Capacity: 20,899) Referee: Joshua Smith Weather: 12°C, dry conditions forecast

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Portsmouth Form — Searching for Consistency

Pompey's recent form makes for difficult reading for the Fratton Faithful. John Mousinho's side have won just once in their last five league outings, suffering a heavy 6-1 home defeat to QPR and a 1-0 loss to Derby County along the way. A 1-1 draw at Blackburn and another 1-1 against Norwich are the only points collected during that run, while a 2-1 defeat to Swansea rounds off a sequence that has seen them ship goals at an alarming rate.

In terms of attacking output, Portsmouth have produced just 6 goals in 32 Championship appearances this season, generating a modest 2.29 xG — figures that place them among the division's least threatening sides going forward. Their FotMob rating of 6.52 reflects a team working hard but struggling to convert that effort into results.

Portsmouth's last 5 results:

• Portsmouth 1–1 Norwich City

• QPR 6–1 Portsmouth

• Portsmouth 0–1 Derby County

• Portsmouth 1–2 Swansea City

• Blackburn Rovers 1–1 Portsmouth

Oxford United Form — The U's Finding Their Feet?

Oxford arrive at Fratton Park in marginally better shape. Matt Bloomfield's side picked up an encouraging 3-1 win at Preston North End recently and followed it up with victories over Blackburn Rovers. Their last two outings have brought draws — 1-1 against Charlton and 1-1 against Hull City — while a 2-0 loss to Southampton represented a bump in the road.

Offensively, Oxford have been far more productive than their hosts. Will Lankshear has registered 8 Championship goals from 38 appearances, contributing to Oxford's significantly superior xG of 9.34 — more than four times Portsmouth's figure — suggesting the U's create far more quality chances on a consistent basis.

Oxford United's last 5 results:

• Oxford United 1–1 Hull City

• Southampton 2–0 Oxford United

• Oxford United 1–1 Charlton Athletic

• Oxford United 1–0 Blackburn Rovers

• Preston North End 1–3 Oxford United

Team News & Injuries

Portsmouth are dealing with a significant injury list ahead of this fixture. Zak Swanson (knee) and Ebou Adams (hamstring) remain sidelined until mid-April, while Aji Alese (thigh), Joshua Murphy (muscle), and Florian Bianchini (knee) are all doubtful. Franco Umeh-Chibueze, Márk Kosznovszky, Josh Knight, and Thomas Waddingham are longer-term absentees.

Oxford United are without Jack Currie (muscle), Greg Leigh (muscle — expected back mid-April), Brian De Keersmaecker (shoulder — out for season), and Tyler Goodrham (ankle — out for season).

Predicted Lineups (4-2-3-1)

Portsmouth: Schmid; Devlin, Poole, Dia, Ogilvie; Pack, Le Roux; Caballero, Chaplin, Alli; Bishop

Oxford United: Cumming; Long, Helik, Brown, Roosken; Brannagan, Konak; Mills, Donley, Peart-Harris; Lankshear

Head-to-Head Record

The historical record between these clubs slightly favours Portsmouth, who have won 9 of the 26 meetings in all competitions. Oxford United have claimed 5 victories, with 12 games ending in a draw. A draw is clearly a well-trodden outcome between these sides — worth keeping in mind for your prediction.

Match Prediction: Portsmouth vs Oxford United

Portsmouth's home record has offered little comfort this season — they were hammered 6-1 by QPR at Fratton Park just recently — and their attacking numbers are the worst in the division by some margin. Oxford, despite their own inconsistencies, carry a genuine goal threat and have shown character in away fixtures this term.

With Oxford's xG over four times that of Portsmouth and Lankshear in decent form, the U's edge this one on paper. That said, the historical tendency for draws between these clubs and Portsmouth's home crowd make a narrow Oxford win or a battling 1-1 the most likely outcomes.

Our prediction: Portsmouth 1–1 Oxford United

Markets to consider: BTTS Yes, Under 2.5 Goals, Draw

Where to Watch Portsmouth vs Oxford United

Coverage details vary by region. Check your local broadcaster's schedule for the EFL Championship on April 6. UK viewers can typically follow Championship fixtures on Sky Sports or via the EFL's own streaming platform, iFollow.

FAQs

What time is Portsmouth vs Oxford United? Kick-off is at 12:30 BST on Monday, 6 April 2026 at Fratton Park.

What league is Portsmouth vs Oxford United in? The match is part of EFL Championship Round 41, the 2025/26 season.

Who are the top scorers for each team? Adrian Segecic leads for Portsmouth with 6 goals, while Will Lankshear is Oxford's top scorer with 8 goals this Championship season.

What is the head-to-head record between Portsmouth and Oxford United? Portsmouth have won 9, Oxford United 5, with 12 draws across all-time meetings.