Portsmouth beat Swansea late as West Brom host Southampton

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 10:32 · Archive

Portsmouth came from behind to beat Swansea City 3-1 in the Championship, with the winning goal coming late in the match.

Portsmouth came from behind to beat Swansea City 3-1 in the Championship on Tuesday evening, with the winning goal arriving late in the match. The victory moves Portsmouth up to 10th in the table, level on points with the play-off positions but separated by goal difference.

Swansea City had travelled to Fratton Park as one of the division's strongest away sides, having taken 12 points from their games on the road, the second-highest tally in the Championship behind Birmingham City's 13. However, Portsmouth's recent home form proved decisive. The Blues had taken 10 points from their past four home matches after losing their opening two games of the season at Fratton Park, and won their previous two home league games.

Portsmouth's manager expressed surprise at the outcome, admitting he had been considering whether to settle for a draw before the late drama unfolded. The win marks an impressive turnaround for the home side, though The News reports that Portsmouth have suffered fresh injury concerns during the campaign.

How it is being reported

• 'It didn't look great': Portsmouth concerns after being hit by fresh injury blowsThe Blues have now lost one of their last 10 matches in all competitionsThe News, Portsmouth · 4 Nov, 04:55
• 'I was thinking do we take a point?': Portsmouth boss' admission after remarkable late, late win over SwanseaThe Blues move up to 10th in the Championship, separated from the play-offs by goal differenceThe News, Portsmouth · 3 Nov, 22:57
• Portsmouth 3 Swansea 1: Neil Allen's verdict - Late, late, late drama earns remarkable Blues stunning triumphThe Blues move up to 10th in the Championship, separated from the play-off positions by goal differenceThe News, Portsmouth · 3 Nov, 21:57
• Pick of the stats: Portsmouth v Swansea CityBBC Sport highlights some of the key facts and stats for the Championship match between Portsmouth and Swansea City.BBC Hampshire · 2 Nov, 18:42
• Pick of the stats: West Bromwich Albion v SouthamptonBBC Sport highlights some of the key facts and stats for the Championship match between West Bromwich Albion and Southampton.BBC Hampshire · 2 Nov, 18:38

In this story: Portsmouth · Swansea City · West Bromwich Albion · Southampton · Fratton Park

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