English
Preston Secures Victory in Hard-Fought Match Against Portsmouth
Preston, England – In a match corresponding to matchday 31 of the Championship, 2025 season, Preston North End managed to overcome Portsmouth at Deepdale. The match, officiated by Adam Herczeg, was characterized by high intensity and a contested game in midfield.
The only goal of the match came in the 40th minute, when A. Devine, assisted by A. Vukcevic, sent the ball into the back of the net, unleashing euphoria in the home fans.
Despite having less ball possession (37% compared to Portsmouth’s 63%), Preston managed to capitalize on their opportunities and defend solidly. The home team took 6 shots, 2 of which were on target, while Portsmouth shot 10 times, with 3 shots directed at the goal. The “Pompeys” dominated in corners, with 12 against Preston’s 2. The match was also marked by fouls and yellow cards, with 13 fouls and 3 cautions for Preston, and 10 fouls and one caution for Portsmouth.
The match ended with the victory of Preston North End, which adds three important points in their struggle to climb the standings.
Substitutions preston: at minute 46 M. Lukovic came in and M. Smith went out., at minute 59 A. Vukcevic came in and P. Valentin went out., at minute 75 A. McCann came in and J. Thompson went out., at minute 87 L. Dobbin came in and A. Moran went out.
Substitutions portsmouth: at minute 69 J. Brown came in and M. Kirk went out., at minute 69 C. Chaplin came in and M. Pack went out., at minute 79 A. Dozzell came in and G. Caballero went out., at minute 86 Z. Swanson came in and A. Alese went out., at minute 86 A. Segecic came in and J. Swift went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Preston
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