Devlin's double gives Portsmouth victory over Swansea

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 22:57 · Archive

Terry Devlin scored twice as Portsmouth beat Swansea 3-1 at Fratton Park.

Terry Devlin's double secured a 3-1 victory for Portsmouth over Swansea at Fratton Park, denying the visitors a chance to move to the top of the Championship.

Devlin put Portsmouth ahead in the 36th minute after right-sided winger Adrian Segecic created space down the wing. The Croatian's second attempt at a cross found Odin Bailey, and the ball bounced into Devlin's path for the finish. Swansea had dominated possession, ending with 62 per cent, but Portsmouth had more shots and created the better chances.

Zan Vipotnik, the Championship's top scorer last season, converted an 85th-minute penalty to level the match and set up a dramatic finish. Devlin restored Portsmouth's lead with a smart finish from a corner in the second minute of stoppage time, before Tommy Waddingham added a third goal six minutes later.

The victory extended Portsmouth's unbeaten run to six games. Middlesbrough, who play on Wednesday, remained at the summit of the Championship.

How it is being reported

• Championship roundup: Devlin’s double for Portsmouth denies Swansea top spotBirmingham sink Millwall to keep up good form Norwich thump Rams and pile pressure on Eustace Terry Devlin’s double denied Swansea the chance to take top spot in the Championship as in-form Portsmouth won 3-1 at Fratton Park. Devlin’s first-half goal looked like it was going to be enough for Pompey but Zan Vipotnik, the Championship’s top scorer last season, won and converted an 85th-minute penalty to set up a blockbuster finale. Continue reading...Guardian Football · 3 Nov, 22:28
• Devlin scores twice as Portsmouth beat SwanseaTerry Devlin's double denied Swansea the chance to take top spot in the Championship as in-form Portsmouth won 3-1 at Fratton Park.Sky Sports · 3 Nov, 21:15

In this story: Terry Devlin · Portsmouth · Swansea · Zan Vipotnik · Fratton Park · Middlesbrough · Tommy Waddingham

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