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Portsmouth vs Stoke City LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

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(The FA via Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Portsmouth face Stoke City in the Championship today.

An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Relegation from the top flight last term means Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United are all back in the second tier this term and will be expected to push for play-off spots again at least, but so too will Norwich City, an improving Coventry and beaten play-off finalists Leeds United. At the other end of the table, Wayne Rooney is aiming to revive Plymouth’s fortunes after they narrowly avoided relegation last year, with Portsmouth and Derby the teams promoted from League One along with play-off final winners Oxford.

Follow live updates from today’s game in the live blog below.

Portsmouth FC 3 - 1 Stoke City FC

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:42

Match ends, Portsmouth 3, Stoke City 1.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:40

Second Half ends, Portsmouth 3, Stoke City 1.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:39

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:39

Substitution, Stoke City. Bosun Lawal replaces Ben Wilmot because of an injury.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:36

Delay in match because of an injury Ben Wilmot (Stoke City).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:36

Viktor Johansson (Stoke City) is shown the yellow card.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:35

Wouter Burger (Stoke City) is shown the yellow card.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:35

Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:33

Substitution, Portsmouth. Terry Devlin replaces Jordan Williams because of an injury.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:36

Attempt saved. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) right footed shot from more than 40 yards on the left wing is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Colby Bishop.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:28

Substitution, Portsmouth. Zak Swanson replaces Matt Ritchie.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:28

Foul by Wouter Burger (Stoke City).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:25

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Ashley Phillips.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:25

Nathan Lowe (Stoke City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:23

Foul by Nathan Lowe (Stoke City).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:23

Ben Wilmot (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:22

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:22

Delay in match because of an injury Niall Ennis (Stoke City).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:17

Offside, Stoke City. Nathan Lowe is caught offside.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:15

Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:15

Ben Wilmot (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:15

Lewis Baker (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:15

Substitution, Stoke City. Enda Stevens replaces Josh Wilson-Esbrand.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:15

Substitution, Portsmouth. Andre Dozzell replaces Isaac Hayden.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:15

Ben Wilmot (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:15

Attempt missed. Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Matt Ritchie.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:09

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:09

Delay in match because of an injury Rob Atkinson (Portsmouth).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:09

Attempt saved. Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:07

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Nathan Lowe.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:05

Foul by Michael Rose (Stoke City).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:04

Attempt missed. Lewis Koumas (Stoke City) left footed shot from the left side of the box following a fast break.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:04

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Michael Rose.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:04

Substitution, Stoke City. Bae Jun-Ho replaces Tatsuki Seko.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:04

Substitution, Stoke City. Michael Rose replaces Junior Tchamadeu.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:04

Substitution, Stoke City. Nathan Lowe replaces Andrew Moran.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:02

Attempt missed. Isaac Hayden (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Connor Ogilvie following a set piece situation.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:00

Lewis Baker (Stoke City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

21:00

Foul by Lewis Baker (Stoke City).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:58

Offside, Stoke City. Niall Ennis is caught offside.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:56

Attempt saved. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) right footed shot from long range on the left is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Connor Ogilvie.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:58

Attempt blocked. Isaac Hayden (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:56

Attempt blocked. Callum Lang (Portsmouth) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Connor Ogilvie with a headed pass.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:54

Offside, Stoke City. Junior Tchamadeu is caught offside.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:53

Goal! Portsmouth 3, Stoke City 1. Connor Ogilvie (Portsmouth) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Freddie Potts with a cross following a corner.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:52

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Andrew Moran.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:51

Offside, Stoke City. Ben Wilmot is caught offside.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:50

Josh Wilson-Esbrand (Stoke City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:49

Second Half begins Portsmouth 2, Stoke City 1.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:33

First Half ends, Portsmouth 2, Stoke City 1.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:32

Offside, Portsmouth. Matt Ritchie is caught offside.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:31

Offside, Stoke City. Junior Tchamadeu is caught offside.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:31

Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:30

Foul by Callum Lang (Portsmouth).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:30

Tatsuki Seko (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:28

Foul by Niall Ennis (Stoke City).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:26

Attempt missed. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:24

Offside, Stoke City. Lewis Koumas is caught offside.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:23

Attempt blocked. Lewis Baker (Stoke City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Wouter Burger.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:19

Tatsuki Seko (Stoke City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:18

Foul by Tatsuki Seko (Stoke City).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:19

Attempt blocked. Andrew Moran (Stoke City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:18

Attempt saved. Wouter Burger (Stoke City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Tatsuki Seko.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:17

Rob Atkinson (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:17

Niall Ennis (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:17

Attempt missed. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:14

Foul by Jordan Williams (Portsmouth).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:16

Lewis Koumas (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:14

Goal! Portsmouth 2, Stoke City 1. Ben Wilmot (Stoke City) header from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Josh Wilson-Esbrand with a cross following a corner.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:13

Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by Jordan Williams.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:12

Josh Wilson-Esbrand (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:11

Offside, Stoke City. Junior Tchamadeu is caught offside.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:08

Attempt missed. Lewis Baker (Stoke City) right footed shot from outside the box.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:06

Foul by Josh Wilson-Esbrand (Stoke City).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:04

Attempt saved. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:02

Foul by Tatsuki Seko (Stoke City).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:01

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:01

Delay in match (Portsmouth).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:01

Attempt missed. Lewis Koumas (Stoke City) right footed shot from the left side of the box following a set piece situation.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:00

Attempt blocked. Niall Ennis (Stoke City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:00

Marlon Pack (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

20:00

Wouter Burger (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:59

Attempt missed. Connor Ogilvie (Portsmouth) header from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Matt Ritchie with a cross following a corner.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:58

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Lewis Baker.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:58

Attempt blocked. Callum Lang (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:58

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:57

Delay in match because of an injury Isaac Hayden (Portsmouth).

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:55

Goal! Portsmouth 2, Stoke City 0. Callum Lang (Portsmouth) header from the centre of the box.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:54

Attempt missed. Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) header from very close range is too high. Assisted by Matt Ritchie with a cross following a corner.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:52

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Lewis Koumas.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:50

Goal! Portsmouth 1, Stoke City 0. Colby Bishop (Portsmouth) converts the penalty with a right footed shot.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:50

Penalty conceded by Josh Wilson-Esbrand (Stoke City) after a foul in the penalty area.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:48

Corner, Portsmouth. Conceded by Ben Wilmot.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:47

Junior Tchamadeu (Stoke City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:47

Attempt missed. Callum Lang (Portsmouth) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Freddie Potts.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:46

First Half begins.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

19:15

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

Portsmouth vs Stoke City

17:45

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