Portsmouth vs Cardiff City Highlights - September 05, 2026

Portsmouth beat Cardiff City 2-0 in Championship on September 05, 2026. The match was played at Fratton Park.

Conor Shaughnessy (31'), Marko Milovanovic (52') scored for Portsmouth.

Portsmouth went into the game in position 22, on 3 points. They had won 1, drawn 0 and lost 4 in their previous five.

At kick-off Cardiff City stood in position 20 with 3 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats.

Cardiff City arrived unbeaten in 2.

Krystian Bielik sent an effort off target for Cardiff City (3'). Moments later, Alex Robertson tested the goalkeeper for Cardiff City (7').

Krystian Bielik was booked for Cardiff City (9'). Soon after, Tyrese Shade saw a shot blocked (14').

A block denied Chris Willock on 15 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Tyrese Shade forced a save for Portsmouth on 17 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Abu Kamara’s effort (20'). Moments later, Jack Moylan tested the goalkeeper for Cardiff City (20').

Tyrese Shade picked out Conor Shaughnessy, who scored for Portsmouth (31').

After the break, David Turnbull shot wide for Cardiff City on 49 minutes. Ollie Tanner could not find the target for Cardiff City (51').

Soon after, Marko Milovanovic scored for Portsmouth on 52 minutes after a pass from Adrian Segecic.

Ollie Tanner forced a save for Cardiff City on 57 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Chris Willock sent an effort off target for Cardiff City (57').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Yousef Salech’s effort (58'). Moments later, the referee cautioned Ollie Tanner of Cardiff City on 60 minutes.

Ryan Kavuma-Mcqueen tested the goalkeeper for Portsmouth (77'). Alex Robertson was booked for Cardiff City (86').

Soon after, Cian Ashford forced a save for Cardiff City on 90 minutes. Substitutions: Portsmouth 5, Cardiff City 4.

Cardiff City controlled 64% of possession. Portsmouth had 15 shots with 5 on target, while Cardiff City had 17 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Portsmouth 5, Cardiff City 3. Corners: Portsmouth 5, Cardiff City 7.

Cardiff City completed the most passes, 468 in total at 81% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.