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.
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17. Marko Milovanovic - 5
(Replace Zak Swanson on 72 mins) Matched with Bishop up front and he went so close two, both set up by the skipper. | Chris Foxwell/ProSportsImages
19. Conor Shaughnessy Defender of Portsmouth FC has an attempt on goal during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Portsmouth and Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, UK on 15 August 2026.
Conor Shaughnessy has a great chance to score from Adrian Segecic's right-wing corner. Picture: Jeff Mood/ProSportsImages | Jeff Mood/ProSportsImages
