Portsmouth out to avoid a 23-year first in Fratton Park clash v Watford
Portsmouth will look to extend an impressive record against Watford on Monday at Fratton Park.
The Blues are just one victory away from securing their safety in the Championship, and they will be aiming for that to come at the first available opportunity, which is against Watford.
Pompey put themselves in a brilliant position on Friday (18 April) when they travelled to Carrow Road and defeated Norwich City in an eight-goal thriller.
Despite Portsmouth’s terrible away record this season, it was them who came out on top with a 5-3 win, which put them six points above the relegation zone.
A Colby Bishop hat-trick and goals from Matt Ritchie and Regan Poole secured a crucial win for the Blues in their quest to secure their place in the second tier of English football.
The Blues now have a comfortable gap between themselves and the drop, especially with just three games to go this season, and their next challenge will be hosting Watford.
Portsmouth have an impressive Fratton Park record
Portsmouth have one of the strongest home records in the entire division since the turn of the year, and that should give them plenty of confidence heading into this upcoming match.
However, Pompey have an equally brilliant record against the Hornets, specifically one that they will want to protect on Monday.
Portsmouth have won their previous four home fixtures against Watford at Fratton Park, which is a record that goes back to 2002.
April 2002 was the last time that Watford defeated Portsmouth at Fratton Park as they won 1-0, and since then, it has become a tough place for them to visit.
| Portsmouth – final three | Date |
| Watford (H) | 21 April |
| Sheffield Wed (A) | 26 April |
| Hull (H) | 3 May |
That’s a run that the Blues will be keen to continue moving forward, and John Mousinho’s men should have no shortage of belief in making that happen.
Portsmouth have been resilient this season
It has been a tough season for Portsmouth, which has been filled with opportunities for growth and development for the team.
That’s something they’ve taken full advantage of as Mousinho’s squad have showcased their ability to fight for every point to ensure that they don’t end up being relegated.
With three games to go, Portsmouth are now at the final hurdle, and with their safety in their own hands, their resilience will once again need to come into effect.