Pompey’s Championship season began with a disappointing 3-1 defeat to QPR.
John Mousinho’s men started superbly, taking a 15-minute lead through Terry Devlin’s stunning 30-yard strike - and had opportunities to add to that.
However, QPR responded with three goals in the last 12 minutes of the first half, all through poor defensive moments, with Ilias Chair (two) and Koki Saito registering.
Pompey could find no way back, despite introducing Josh Murphy and Ryan Kvumba-McQueen in the second half, and slumped to a Fratton Park defeat.
Here are our Pompey player ratings...
13. Pierce Charles Goalkeeper of QPR makes a save from Colby Bishop Forward of Portsmouth FC during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Portsmouth and Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, UK on 15 August 2026.
QPR's Pierce Charles makes a save with Colby Bishop closing in. Picture: Jeff Mood/ProSportsImages | Jeff Mood/ProSportsImages
14. Ryan Kavuma-McQueen - 7
(Replaced Luke Brooke-Smith on 46 mins) Impressive impact from the bench. Started on left wing and finished on the right. Hugely encouraging. | Portsmouth FC
15. Josh Murphy - 6
(Replaced Abu Kamara on 65 mins) Great to see him back on the pitch - and once more see that wonderful delivery from the left. | Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages
16. Benjy Arthur - 6
(Replaced Regan Poole on 72 mins) Interestingly asked to partner Shaughnessy for the latter stages and looked very composed. | PortsMouth FC