European Super Football

Portsmouth 4 - 0 Swansea Portsmouth climbed out of the Championship's bottom three with a commanding victory over Swansea City at a rain-soaked Fratton Park. Author - Jack L Stadium - Fratton Park Josh Murphy's crisp first-time strike put the hosts ahead in the 22nd minute, and Paddy Lane doubled their advantage just seven minutes later, capitalising on defensive uncertainty. Swansea briefly looked like mounting a second-half comeback, with Josh Tymon rattling the woodwork, but Ryley Towler’s well-placed header eased any nerves for Portsmouth. A costly error by Cyrus Christie then allowed Colby Bishop to seal a resounding win. While John Mousinho’s side have struggled away from home this season, their improved form at Fratton Park has reinvigorated their fight to avoid a swift return to League One. Pompey have now claimed 13 points from their last five home games, scoring 14 goals in the process. For Swansea, it was a torrid afternoon as defensive lapses contributed to t...

Portsmouth 1 - 0 Leeds United Leeds United's 17-game unbeaten run in the Championship came to an end as Colby Bishop's second-half strike secured a narrow victory for Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Author - Oliver W Stadium - Fratton Park Bishop netted his sixth goal of the season with a delicate finish over Illan Meslier just after the hour mark, delivering a significant boost to Pompey's fight for survival. Leeds, who remain top of the table on goal difference ahead of Sheffield United, were left to rue a series of missed opportunities. Portsmouth goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid produced a string of outstanding saves, including a brilliant stop deep into stoppage time to deny Sam Byram’s powerful header. The result leaves John Mousinho’s side 17th in the table but with a 10-point cushion above the relegation zone, while Leeds will be frustrated at their failure to capitalise on their dominance. A closer look at what happened Pompey fans created a fantastic atmosphere Both ...

West Bromwich Albion 5 - 3 Luton Town Luton Town have suffered a second successive relegation and will return to League One next season following a chastening 5-3 defeat at West Bromwich Albion. Author - James P Stadium - The Hawthorns The Hatters needed victory at The Hawthorns to ensure their Championship survival but were convincingly outplayed, sealing their fall into the third tier just a year after their brief stint in the Premier League came to an end. Tom Fellows and Callum Styles each scored twice for the home side, with Daryl Dike also on the scoresheet in what proved a bruising afternoon for Matt Bloomfield’s team. Luton responded with goals from Millenic Alli, who netted twice, and Jordan Clark, but it was not enough to affect the outcome. How Luton Town suffered more heartbreak Luton’s fate was sealed on goal difference after they finished level on 49 points with Hull City, who drew at Portsmouth. Bloomfield’s side had shown late signs of resilience, stringing together...