Championship · 2026/27 · MW 5Saturday, 5 September 2026 · 14:00 UK
Venue: Fratton Park, Portsmouth (21,100)Weather: Mainly clear, 21°C, 23km/h wind
Likely lineups
Top players by FPL points within each position — confirmed XI lands ~1h before kickoffPortsmouthLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
Cardiff CityLikely XI · 4-3-3
Inferred lineup — top-11 by FPL points within each position. Real-match starting XI will land when we ingest lineups.
Portsmouth — last 5
- W22 Aug@Lincoln City3–1
- L15 AugvsQPR1–3
- D2 MayvsBirmingham1–1
- W25 Apr@Stoke3–1
- L21 Apr@Coventry City1–5
Cardiff City — last 5
- D22 Aug@Derby County2–2
- D17 AugvsWrexham1–1
- L2 May@Mansfield Town4–5
- W25 AprvsNorthampton Town5–1
- W22 AprvsPort Vale1–0
All-time head-to-head
Full record →6
Meetings
1
Portsmouth wins
1
Draws
4
Cardiff City wins
Frequently asked
- When does Portsmouth play Cardiff City?
- Portsmouth host Cardiff City on 5 September 2026 in the Championship 2026/27.
- What is the head-to-head record between Portsmouth and Cardiff City?
- Across 6 meetings in our archive, Portsmouth have won 1, Cardiff City have won 4, with 1 draws.
- Where is Portsmouth v Cardiff City played?
- Fratton Park, Portsmouth — Portsmouth's home ground.