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Sheffield Wednesday fans urged to boycott Fratton Park as Portsmouth announcement made

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04 Sep 2025, 4:42 am

Portsmouth fans are unfortunately going to have to wait just over a week to see their side back in action.

The international break has once again halted the season, despite only four Championship matches being played.

Nevertheless, once second-tier action returns, Pompey face a busy month, with Portsmouth travelling to Southampton on 14 September for the South Coast derby.

The week after, Fratton Park will also spring into action, with Sheffield Wednesday visiting. However, it could be quieter than usual, with Owls fans considering a boycott.

John Mousinho in Portsmouth jacket during pre-season fixture against Reading

John Mousinho has overseen a great start for Portsmouth so far this season (Credit: Imago)

Sheffield Wednesday fans urged to boycott vs Portsmouth due to Dejphon Chansiri

While many Pompey fans will be looking forward to seeing Conor Chaplin back at Fratton Park after re-signing, Sheffield Wednesday had a horrific summer.

The Owls lost many of their players from the previous campaign, with their owner, Dejphon Chansiri, seemingly no closer to selling the Yorkshire club despite protests.

As a result, when Sheffield Wednesday announced via X on 3 September the ticket details for their trip to Fratton Park, many fans took this moment to voice their displeasure and call for a boycott.

Boycott surely
— mark judge (@MarkJudge01) September 3, 2025

Not interested
— GE-Swfc (@GEGE71073851290) September 3, 2025

SELL
— Leonardo (@BoylingLee) September 3, 2025

Just GET the message Dej.
— Paul Pashley (@MrPaulPashley) September 3, 2025

However, others were prepared to go to the match, much to the annoyance of others.

Read more: Conor Chaplin in, £1.2m signing misses out – Portsmouth’s best starting XI as transfer window shuts

I’ll be there !! #uto #wtid
— kevin fenlon (@kevwednesday) September 3, 2025

We shall be there
— 🦉🇺🇸 Jord 🇺🇸🦉 (@J_swfc1867) September 3, 2025

Boycott, since we have to for home games and so what if chansiri doesn't get much returns on a away BOYCOTT, but no one won't happen be a sell out as always 🤔

YOU MUST DO AS I SAY NOT DO AS YOU DO
— S.B.S SHAKER BREAKER SLIMM AKA GRANT SLIMM (@GrantSlimm) September 3, 2025

Portsmouth will look to end awful run against Sheffield Wednesday

Given the awful state Sheffield Wednesday are in right now, Portsmouth will be heavy favourites for the match.

Pompey are already on fine form this season, and three points will be expected against the Owls.

In the past, the South Coast club have traditionally struggled, with Sheffield Wednesday beating Portsmouth 2-1 at Fratton Park last season.

Portsmouth's record against Sheffield Wednesday
Wins	27
Draws	17
Losses	29

Portsmouth and Sheffield Wednesday have traditionally had close matches

In fact, Pompey have not beaten the Yorkshire side since 2002, in a 3-1 victory at Hillsborough.

Therefore, many fans will no doubt be hoping that this terrible run will finally come to an end on 20 September, and Portsmouth can finally achieve a victory against the Owls.

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