Portsmouth vs Blackburn Rovers Highlights - September 19, 2026

Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers drew 2-2 in Championship on September 19, 2026. The match was played at Fratton Park.

Zak Swanson (4'), Colby Bishop (74') scored for Portsmouth. Oladapo Afolayan (11'), Ryoya Morishita (56') scored for Blackburn Rovers.

At kick-off Portsmouth stood in position 18 with 7 points. Their previous five had brought 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats.

Blackburn Rovers went into the game in position 16, on 8 points. They had won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 in their previous five.

Todd Cantwell tested the goalkeeper for Blackburn Rovers (1'). Moments later, Zak Swanson scored for Portsmouth on 4 minutes.

Oladapo Afolayan scored for Blackburn Rovers on 11 minutes after a pass from Harry Pickering.

Soon after, Ryan Kavuma-Mcqueen forced a save for Portsmouth on 13 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Oladapo Afolayan’s effort (18').

Shortly afterwards, Ryan Kavuma-Mcqueen sent an effort off target for Portsmouth (19').

A block denied Tyrese Shade on 28 minutes. Moments later, Madiodio Dia shot wide for Portsmouth on 30 minutes.

The referee cautioned Marlon Pack of Portsmouth on 40 minutes. Soon after, Ryan Kavuma-Mcqueen tested the goalkeeper for Portsmouth (42').

After the break, Tom Atcheson was booked for Blackburn Rovers (47'). Adrian Segecic saw a shot blocked (50').

Shortly afterwards, a block denied Ryan Kavuma-Mcqueen on 50 minutes. Jayden Meghoma could not find the target for Portsmouth (51').

Moments later, Ryan Kavuma-Mcqueen forced a save for Portsmouth on 53 minutes. The keeper had to be alert to keep out Ryan Kavuma-Mcqueen’s effort (54').

Soon after, Oladapo Afolayan picked out Ryoya Morishita, who scored for Blackburn Rovers (56').

Colby Bishop scored for Portsmouth on 74 minutes after a pass from Ryan Kavuma-Mcqueen.

Jayden Fevrier tested the goalkeeper for Blackburn Rovers (84'). Shortly afterwards, the referee cautioned Zak Swanson of Portsmouth on 89 minutes.

Substitutions: Portsmouth 5, Blackburn Rovers 3.

Portsmouth controlled 50.3% of possession. Portsmouth had 20 shots with 6 on target, while Blackburn Rovers had 8 and 5.

Goalkeeper saves: Portsmouth 3, Blackburn Rovers 4. Corners: Portsmouth 9, Blackburn Rovers 7.

Blackburn Rovers completed the most passes, 329 in total at 72.9% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.