Pompey rediscovered their winning touch with a 3-1 triumph at Lincoln to get the 2026-27 campaign up and running.
The hosts were hosting their first game back in the Championship for more than 60 years, yet John Mousinho’s men spoiled the party with a crucial result amid some excellent goals.
Ryan Kavumba-McQueen opened the scoring and then Adrian Segecic doubled their advantage with a free-kick, with Abu Kamara involved in both.
Former Blues winger Reeco Hackett pulled one back for Lincoln from the penalty spot after Zak Swanson had handled, but substitute Ebou Adams wrapped things with a stunning 25-yard strike on 69 minutes.
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13. Goal, Portsmouth midfielder Adrian Segecic (10) Lincoln 0-2 Portsmouth during the EFL Championship match between Lincoln City and Portsmouth at LNER Stadium, Lincoln, England on 22nd August 2026
Pompey players celebrate with Adrian Segecic after his free-kick goal. Picture: Jason Brown | Jason Brown
14. Josh Murphy
(Replaced Ryan Kavuma-Smith on 58 mins. Replaced by Marko Milovanovic on 77 mins) Went off injured. | Jeff Mood/ProSportsImages
15. Ebou Adams - 8
(Replaced Rocco Shein on 58 mins) Brilliant strike for Pompey's third and injected a bit of bite and power into midfield. | Chris Foxwell/ProSportsImages
