Portsmouth ended a three-match winless streak with a late victory over Sheffield United in their recent derby clash at Fratton Park. The match, played on Saturday, saw Portsmouth secure a 3-2 win against ten-man Sheffield United, overcoming their opponents’ spirited comeback.

Pompey took the lead through Zak Swanson in the first half, with Adrian Segecic adding a second goal after the break. However, Sheffield United, under manager Chris Wilder, intensified their challenge despite being reduced to ten men when Hamza Choudhury received a second yellow card just before halftime for a foul on Ryan Kavuma-McQueen. Choudhury maintained his innocence, but Wilder stood by the referee’s decision.

United had entered the fixture on the back of three consecutive wins against Portsmouth and appeared determined to continue that trend. Japhet Tanganga pulled a goal back in the 59th minute by converting a cross from Tahith Chong, rekindling the visitors’ hopes. Tom Cannon then equalized in the 67th minute, heading in a corner delivered by substitute Kalvin Phillips.

Despite Sheffield United’s resilience, Portsmouth’s Ebou Adams emerged as the decisive figure, scoring the winner in the 89th minute, capitalizing on Segecic’s cross. The late strike ensured a home victory and brought much-needed relief to Portsmouth supporters following a recent derby defeat to Southampton.

The result halted Portsmouth’s recent slump, lifting them to 16th place in the league standings and extending their buffer above the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Sheffield United missed an opportunity to move closer to the play-off positions, remaining just outside the top six as the season progresses.