Mousinho ‘date with destiny locked in’ as Portsmouth 2025-26 fixtures released
Portsmouth’s Championship fixtures for the 2025/26 campaign have been released after weeks of anticipation.
Expectations are high at Fratton Park this summer as John Mousinho looks to build on his recent success.
Therefore, the release of the fixtures on Thursday (26 June) has caused thrills throughout the South Coast, with fans now learning the dates of multiple big fixtures.
Southampton is no doubt the most eye-catching fixture, as Mousinho prepares to face his rivals for the first time.
Portsmouth set for early Southampton showdown
Portsmouth and Southampton have a massive rivalry. The two South Coast clubs have barely played each other in recent years after Pompey’s fall down the divisions.
However, after Mousinho returned Portsmouth to the Championship, the derby is set to be renewed this September.
The Fratton Park faithful will travel to St. Mary’s for the first clash on 13 September, with the reverse fixture taking place on 24 January.
The Saints fixture follows a mixed start for Pompey, with an away day at Oxford United starting their campaign.
Portsmouth’s match against Oxford United is set to be shown live on Sky Sports.
Norwich City then travel to Fratton Park before fixtures against West Brom and Preston.
| Portsmouth’s first five Championship fixtures | Dates |
| Oxford United vs Portsmouth | 9 August |
| Portsmouth vs Norwich City | 16 August |
| West Brom vs Portsmouth | 23 August |
| Portsmouth vs Preston | 30 August |
| Southampton vs Portsmouth | 13 September |
A fast start is imperative for Mousinho if he is to overcome Southampton in September.
Momentum could be key for Portsmouth as their date with destiny is locked in.
Mousinho will no doubt see many of their opening four fixtures as winnable before their match against the Saints, and Pompey must follow up this expectation with results.
Portsmouth key Championship fixture dates
On top of the Southampton matches, there are many key fixtures that fans will be keeping an eye out for.
On Boxing Day, Pompey welcome QPR to Fratton Park, with Mousinho’s side set to travel to Ashton Gate to face Bristol City on New Year’s Day.
For Good Friday, Portsmouth will be on their travels again, this time to Norwich City.
This will be quickly followed up with a home match against Oxford United on Easter Monday.
Portsmouth’s season will end on 2 May with a home tie against the newly promoted Birmingham City.
The final away game of the campaign will take place the weekend before, with a trip to Stoke City.
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