Is Stoke City v Portsmouth on TV? Kick off time, channel and how to watch Championship fixture

Pompey are targeting their first win of the Championship season as they travel to the Bet365 Stadium to face Stoke City.

John Mousinho's men have so far played to four draws and three defeats. A goalless draw was Pompey's last result, whilst Stoke City suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of Michael Carrick's Middlesbrough at the weekend. Two points separate the two sides prior to kick-off and should Pompey win, they could overtake them.

Tonight’s match is available to watch for those unable to make the trip to Staffordshire. Here’s all you need to know, such as what time is kick-off, the referee, what TV channel, and if you can buy a ticket.

When is Stoke City v Pompey?

Stoke City and Pompey clash in Staffordshire on Wednesday, October 2, with a kick-off time of 7.45 pm.

Can I get tickets?

Tickets were on sale until 5.00 pm on Tuesday at the Anson Road ticket office. All tickets had to be bought in advance, with no sales to away supporters on the day of the game. More than 1,600 supporters are expected to be in attendance at the south-east corner of the ground, which is the new location for away fans, following a change to the stadium lay-out.

Will it be on TV and can I stream it?

Yes. Tonight's match is on television, providing you're a Sky Sports subscriber. As part of the new five-year deal, Sky Sports will be showing every midweek match, which replaces iFollow and Pompey TV in the UK.

Bristol City v Sheffield Wednesday is the main game this evening, but should you press the red button on your remote, then you will have the option to find the Pompey game. Coverage will have a multi-camera broadcast setup as well as a commentator.

If you’re out and about, but a Sky Sports subscriber then as long as you have the app on the phone and you’ve got your Sky login with you, you’ll be able to watch it on your mobile. If you’re not a Sky Sports subscriber, then you can buy a Now TV Sports Membership pass for £14.99. It will give you access to all of Sky Sports’ channels for the next 24-hours.

Who is the referee?

Tom Nield is tonight's referee, and he will be supported by Richard Wild and Matthew Smith with Josh Smith the fourth official. Neild hails from West Yorkshire and has been an EFL official since 2017.

He has so far overseen six matches this season with 23 yellow cards and no reds. Nield oversaw two Pompey matches last season, officiating the 1-1 draw with Fleetwood Town back in December, and then the 3-1 win against Wycombe Wanderers on Good Friday in March.

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