Portsmouth news round-up: Shaughnessy update emerges, Norwich announcement made
Portsmouth will be looking to end the season positively and mathematically steer clear of relegation danger.
Currently, they sit in 17th place and are seven points clear of the drop zone.
With plenty being reported about the Fratton Park outfit, Pompey News has prepared a round-up of all the stories from 31 March.
Pompey may miss out on Adil Aouchiche deal with Sunderland
Portsmouth face a potential setback as loanee Adil Aouchiche, who has been a useful asset, may return to Sunderland in the summer.
The Black Cats could recall Aouchiche to replace the outgoing Chris Rigg, who is linked with a £40 million move to the Premier League, per Alan Nixon.
This development forces Pompey to explore new transfer options to strengthen their squad for the next season, targeting players of similar quality to build on their survival in the second tier.
Portsmouth make announcement ahead of the Norwich City clash
Portsmouth announced that their fans can secure tickets for their away match at Carrow Road against Norwich City on 18 April, with 2000 allocated in the South Stand.
The tickets will be sold using a loyalty point system, starting with fans who have 110+ points on 3 April at 10am, and progressing to general sale on 4 April at 1pm, subject to availability.
This structured release ensures priority for the most dedicated supporters before opening to the wider fanbase.
John Mousinho issues an update on Conor Shaughnessy and Rob Atkinson
Portsmouth’s 1-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers has extended their safety margin from the Championship relegation zone to seven points, despite a lack of depth at centre-back, forcing John Mousinho to deploy a makeshift pairing of left-back Connor Ogilvie and Regan Poole.
| Stat | Portsmouth | Blackburn |
| Possession | 47% | 53% |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 6 |
The team has been without key defenders Conor Shaughnessy, sidelined for seven games with a hamstring injury and Rob Atkinson, absent for five matches due to a calf issue, with emergency signing Alexander Milosevic only fit enough for the bench.
Mousinho provided a positive update, confirming that both Shaughnessy and Atkinson are back on the grass and nearing the end of their rehabilitation, offering a timely boost to the squad.