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Norwich v Portsmouth result

Full-time · Norwich 1–1 Portsmouth

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The model’s pre-match pick

Norwich 1–1 Portsmouth — this Championship match was drawn. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Both teams to score: Yes.

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Both teams to score: Yes
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Match report, in numbers

The result

Norwich and Portsmouth drew 1–1 in the Championship on Friday 3 April. Portsmouth are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions.

The goals

Norwich led 1–0 at half-time and were pegged back. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Norwich: Pelle Mattsson (26’) and an own goal by Pelle Mattsson (84’).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Norwich 0.44, Portsmouth 0.50, from 6 shots to 5 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

S. Martin showed eight yellow cards — against 5.2 yellows a game across the last 10 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Norwich: Liam Gibbs (46’), Jacob Wright (48’) and Pelle Mattsson (67’); Portsmouth: Marlon Pack (5’), C. Ogilvie (16’), G. Caballero (30’), Colby Bishop (87’) and Jacob Brown (90+4’).

What it changes

Norwich stay 10th after this result (40 league matches played). Norwich have scored 63 goals, the 10th-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Norwich have conceded 56 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Portsmouth stay 22nd after this result (39 league matches played). Portsmouth have scored 49 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Portsmouth have conceded 64 goals, the eighth-most of the 24 clubs.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Terry Devlin (Portsmouth) 4.3, Luke Le Roux (Portsmouth) 3.8 and G. Caballero (Portsmouth) 3.7 led the match.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Both teams to score: Yes, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included.

Next up

Norwich next host Cardiff on 21 November 2026.

Portsmouth next travel to Bolton on 21 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Norwich: Norwich v Cardiff, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Portsmouth: Bolton v Portsmouth, Saturday 21 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Norwich 1–1 Portsmouth · Championship
  • Referee: S. Martin
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 4): Norwich 1 · draws 1 · Portsmouth 2 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Norwich 3W 0D 2L · Portsmouth 0W 1D 4L

Norwich 1–1 Portsmouth (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.25 / 1.25
Goals
against 0.88 / 1.88 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.63 / 7.88
Corners
against 5.13 / 2.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
6.13 / 5.25
Shots on target
against 3.38 / 3.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.75 / 1.25
Cards
against 1.75 / 3.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
5.2 yellows
Referee · S. Martin
21.9 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 10 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 21 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 21 March 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameNorwich for / againstLinePortsmouth for / against
Goals scored
1.25 for · 0.88 against n 8
2.5standard
1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8
Corners won
5.63 for · 5.13 against n 8
9.5standard
7.88 for · 2.75 against n 8
Shots
14.38 for · 10.13 against n 8
19.5standard
16 for · 8.38 against n 8
Shots on target
6.13 for · 3.38 against n 8
8.5standard
5.25 for · 3.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
9 for · 10.88 against n 8
21.5standard
9.13 for · 13.13 against n 8
Cards shown
1.75 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
1.25 for · 3.13 against n 8

Referee: S. Martin — 5.2 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 21.9 fouls over 10 matches.

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Norwich

Norwich Goalkeeper

Norwich — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
V. Kovačević39893465 min1022.6 /90471.2 /9020.1 /90
D. Grimshaw683495 min81.5 /9081.5 /9000 /90
Norwich — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Norwich before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
V. Kovačević n 884.4
2.76/5

Norwich Defensive

Norwich — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
K. Fisher39813178 min882.5 /90381.1 /90120.3 /901694.8 /90471.3 /90110.3 /90
H. Darling31892745 min321 /90301 /90280.9 /901494.9 /90150.5 /9070.2 /90
Ruairi McConville27892399 min321.2 /90281.1 /90180.7 /901254.7 /90100.4 /9020.1 /90
J. Stacey25691717 min603.1 /90180.9 /9030.2 /901085.7 /90231.2 /9040.2 /90
B. Chrisene24681635 min412.3 /90150.8 /9050.3 /901035.7 /90110.6 /9030.2 /90
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Norwich — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Norwich before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
V. Kovačević n 884.4
00/0
00/0
—
K. Fisher n 882.5
14/2
16/1
T. Devlin
K. McLean n 890
0.63/2
1.57/4
—
O. Schwartau n 853.3
0.42/0
0.62/1
—
H. Darling n 884.4
0.54/0
0.74/1
R. Poole
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Norwich — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Norwich before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
K. Fisher n 882.5
1.85/5
K. McLean n 890
15/3
O. Schwartau n 853.3
1.34/1
H. Darling n 884.4
1.26/3
J. Makama n 871.1
1.15/2
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Norwich Attacking

Norwich — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
J. Makama29601744 min130.7 /9000 /90422.2 /90241.2 /90160.8 /90291.5 /90
Josh Sargent24842015 min80.4 /9030.1 /90371.7 /90190.8 /90200.9 /90241.1 /90
M. Kvistgaarden24471131 min60.5 /9000 /90282.2 /90211.7 /90100.8 /9060.5 /90
P. Diallo1156618 min00 /9040.6 /9091.3 /9020.3 /90121.7 /9060.9 /90
E. Mundle-Smith925229 min00 /9000 /9031.2 /9020.8 /9000 /9052 /90
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Norwich — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Norwich before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
V. Kovačević n 884.4
00/0
00/0
K. Fisher n 882.5
0.85/1
0.43/0
K. McLean n 890
0.54/0
0.54/0
O. Schwartau n 853.3
1.34/2
0.63/0
H. Darling n 884.4
0.43/0
00/0
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Norwich — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Norwich before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
V. Kovačević n 884.4
00/0
00/0
K. Fisher n 882.5
00/0
00/0
K. McLean n 890
0.32/0
00/0
O. Schwartau n 853.3
0.21/0
00/0
H. Darling n 884.4
00/0
0.11/0
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Portsmouth

Portsmouth Goalkeeper

Portsmouth — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
N. Schmid28882456 min622.3 /90371.4 /9000 /90
J. Bursik1090900 min262.6 /90191.9 /9010.1 /90
B. Killip381244 min114.1 /9041.5 /9000 /90
Portsmouth — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Portsmouth before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
N. Schmid n 890
1.95/3
J. Bursik n 890
2.45/4

Portsmouth Defensive

Portsmouth — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
R. Poole36883155 min320.9 /90591.7 /90260.7 /901724.9 /90341 /9070.2 /90
Z. Swanson33722363 min672.6 /90371.4 /9060.2 /901505.7 /90251 /9040.2 /90
T. Devlin31752332 min662.5 /90481.9 /9080.3 /901817 /90240.9 /9020.1 /90
C. Ogilvie28822300 min251 /90251 /90130.5 /901606.3 /90200.8 /9030.1 /90
J. Williams23521200 min322.4 /90110.8 /9070.5 /90654.9 /90120.9 /9030.2 /90
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Portsmouth — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Portsmouth before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Poole n 886.9
1.66/4
0.85/1
H. Darling
C. Bishop n 883.3
0.94/2
1.15/3
—
Z. Swanson n 873.4
0.53/0
0.83/2
—
A. Dozzell n 885
1.16/2
0.32/0
—
T. Devlin n 889.9
0.84/2
1.16/3
K. Fisher
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Portsmouth — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Portsmouth before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Poole n 886.9
0.32/0
C. Bishop n 883.3
0.43/0
Z. Swanson n 873.4
2.68/7
A. Dozzell n 885
0.53/1
T. Devlin n 889.9
2.67/6
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Portsmouth Attacking

Portsmouth — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
C. Bishop35822864 min30.1 /9000 /90411.3 /90180.6 /90150.5 /9070.2 /90
M. Kirk1238460 min10.2 /9000 /90132.5 /9081.6 /9010.2 /9010.2 /90
H. Blair1041410 min00 /9000 /9020.4 /9010.2 /9061.3 /9092 /90
C. Lang872578 min20.3 /9000 /9081.2 /9050.8 /9071.1 /90101.6 /90
J. Brown563315 min10.3 /9000 /9072 /9051.4 /9041.1 /9020.6 /90
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Portsmouth — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Portsmouth before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
R. Poole n 886.9
0.32/0
0.11/0
C. Bishop n 883.3
1.25/3
0.42/1
Z. Swanson n 873.4
1.26/2
0.95/1
A. Dozzell n 885
0.11/0
0.11/0
T. Devlin n 889.9
1.36/3
0.63/1
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Portsmouth — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Portsmouth before kick-off, to 21 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
R. Poole n 886.9
00/0
0.11/0
C. Bishop n 883.3
0.11/0
00/0
Z. Swanson n 873.4
0.21/0
0.21/0
A. Dozzell n 885
00/0
0.11/0
T. Devlin n 889.9
0.31/1
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
NorwichPortsmouth
58%Possession42%
0.44Expected goals (xG)0.50
6Shots5
2Shots on target1
2Shots off target2
2Blocked shots2
3Shots inside the box4
5Corners6
2Offsides3
17Fouls11
3Yellow cards5
0Red cards0
1Saves1
353Passes247
80%Pass accuracy74%

Norwich Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
V. Kovačević9000000007.2
H. Darling9000000106.2
K. Fisher9000001106.7
K. McLean9000000208
P. Mattsson90101100Y6.9
P. Maghoma9000101206.6
J. Medić8300100007
Jacob Wright73000011Y7.2
O. Schwartau6300000006.2
M. Kvistgaarden6300000106.2
L. Gibbs62000002Y6.9
J. Stacey sub2800000106.9
M. Touré sub2700000006.5
A. Ahmed sub2700110106.5
A. Ben Slimane sub1700000106.6
J. Córdoba sub1200000006.3

Portsmouth Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
N. Schmid9000000006.9
T. Devlin9000000307
R. Poole9000001006.6
C. Ogilvie90000000Y6.5
L. Le Roux9000000507.3
C. Bishop90001000Y6.7
M. Dia8600000206.9
G. Caballero78000004Y6.6
C. Chaplin7800002006.9
M. Pack65002100Y6.9
M. Alli6500000006.2
K. Anderson sub2500000106.6
A. Dozzell sub2500001006.9
H. Blair sub1200000006.7
J. Brown sub12000000Y6.3
C. Shaughnessy sub900000006.6

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Norwich v Portsmouth — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
NorwichLWWLW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1 scored / 1 conceded per game
PortsmouthLDLLL
Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 0.6 scored / 2.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 4
Norwich 1 · 1 draw · Portsmouth 2 · 3 goals/game
  • 2025-08-16 Portsmouth 1–2 Norwich
  • 2025-04-18 Norwich 3–5 Portsmouth
  • 2024-12-10 Portsmouth 0–0 Norwich
  • 2019-01-05 Norwich 0–1 Portsmouth
League standing · 2025/26
Norwich#9 pos65 pts46 pl+7 GD
Portsmouth#18 pos55 pts46 pl-15 GD
Goals per game
Norwich scored1.37
Portsmouth scored1.07
Norwich conceded1.22
Portsmouth conceded1.39

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Norwich v Portsmouth?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Norwich v Portsmouth was Both teams to score: Yes.
What is the head-to-head record between Norwich and Portsmouth?
In their last 4 meetings, Norwich won 1, Portsmouth won 2 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Norwich and Portsmouth?
Recent form — Norwich 3W 0D 2L; Portsmouth 0W 1D 4L.

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