Portsmouth beat Swansea 3-1 to move towards play-offs

Summarised from 2 outlets · 13 reports · Updated 4 Nov, 17:45 · Archive

Portsmouth defeated Swansea City 3-1 at home to climb to tenth in the Championship and level on points with the play-off places.

Portsmouth secured a 3-1 victory over Swansea City at Fratton Park on Tuesday evening, moving to tenth in the Championship and level on points with West Ham in the play-off positions.

Head coach John Mousinho praised his team's display. 'A massive win and a really important night for us for a lot of reasons,' he said. He highlighted their first-half performance, saying they were 'excellent' and 'really diligent in the way we defended'. Swansea equalised after a penalty in the second half, which Mousinho described in one outlet's account as 'really, really soft', but he credited his side's response. 'To respond to the equaliser like we did was absolutely magnificent,' he said.

Ports commentary described it as 'everything Portsmouth fans want to see' - a wholehearted and committed performance against one of the division's high flyers. Terry Devlin impressed, with one commentator noting his composure in front of goal after he said in summer he wanted to add more goals and assists.

Fans praised the team's performance and determination, with several noting it was among the best displays of the season. A win on Saturday could move Portsmouth into the play-off positions.

How it is being reported

• 88 fantastic photos of jubilant Portsmouth faithful celebrating huge Swansea City triumph under Fratton lightsPompey secured a 3-1 win over Swansea City on Tuesday evening.The News, Portsmouth · 4 Nov, 13:00
• ‘Physical, long balls, too extreme’: Swansea City boss’ Portsmouth verdict as high-fliers fall at FrattonSwansea City head coach Vitor Matos gives his verdict on the 3-1 Championship loss for his side at Fratton Park last night.The News, Portsmouth · 4 Nov, 12:00
• Portsmouth 3-1 Swansea - the fans' verdictPompey supporters have their say after Portsmouth's 3-1 win over Swansea City in the Championship.BBC Hampshire · 4 Nov, 11:12
• ‘Really, really soft’: Portsmouth boss John Mousinho fumes at refereeing controversy in Swansea City triumphPompey secured a 3-1 triumph over Swansea City on Tuesday evening.The News, Portsmouth · 4 Nov, 10:45
• Mousinho getting every last drop out of PompeyBBC Radio Solent commentator Andrew Moon analyses Portsmouth's 3-1 win over Swansea.BBC Hampshire · 4 Nov, 10:27
• Massive win and really important night - MousinhoPortsmouth head coach John Mousinho speaks to BBC Radio Solent after the 3-1 win against Swansea City.BBC Hampshire · 4 Nov, 09:25
• Portsmouth midfielder’s tantalising message after former Birmingham City man’s eye-catching showing on landmark night against Swansea CityThe summer Stockport County capture had a full start to remember under the Fratton Park lights against Swansea City last night.The News, Portsmouth · 4 Nov, 05:00
• 'Roaring return, invigorated attack, oh Tommy Tommy!': Jordan Cross' Portsmouth ratings from Swansea City winThe ratings are in from Pompey’s Championship clash with Swansea City at Fratton Park.The News, Portsmouth · 3 Nov, 21:54
• LIVE Portsmouth v Swansea City: build-up, team news and live updates from Fratton ParkPompey aim to continue their strong Championship form at Fratton Park tonight.The News, Portsmouth · 3 Nov, 17:02
• Vitor Matos provides key Swansea City injury update ahead of Portsmouth showdownPompey face second-placed Swansea City in the Championship this evening.The News, Portsmouth · 3 Nov, 16:09
• Portsmouth predicted line-up v Swansea City: 4 changes with tough attacking calls madePompey predicted line-up to face Swansea City at Fratton Park this evening.The News, Portsmouth · 3 Nov, 10:52
• Portsmouth v Swansea City: Early team and injury news as 10 out and 3 doubts for midweek contestThe early team and injury news as Pompey face Swansea City this evening.The News, Portsmouth · 3 Nov, 05:00
• Portsmouth boss provides key injury update on ex-Birmingham City and West Brom duo ahead of Swansea CityPompey welcome high-flying Swansea City to Fratton Park on Tuesday.The News, Portsmouth · 2 Nov, 15:37

In this story: Portsmouth · Swansea City · John Mousinho · Terry Devlin · Fratton Park · West Ham · Championship

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