Portsmouth hosts Queens Park Rangers in Championship opener on Saturday

Portsmouth will begin their Championship season against Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park on Saturday at 15:00 BST. After losing 3-1 to West Ham in the EFL Cup first round, Portsmouth looks to extend their unbeaten run in league curtain-raisers, having won six of their last openings. QPR, who were eliminated on penalties by Millwall in the EFL Cup, aim to break a streak of no opening day wins since 2020. Historical data shows Portsmouth has struggled against QPR in past encounters, winning only two of their last 11 league games against them. In the lead-up to this match, Portsmouth's Adrian Segecic had significant contributions at the end of last season, while QPR lost their last four league matches in the previous campaign.

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