Portsmouth manager John Mousinho apologises after crowd incident at Fratton Park
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho issued a formal apology to Cardiff City players following a fan-related incident during a Championship match at Fratton Park. The event occurred in the 72nd minute of the game, which Portsmouth won 2-0. Cardiff head coach Brian Barry-Murphy reported that his defender, Krystian Bielik, was struck in the face while attempting to retrieve a ball from the stands. Social media footage also appeared to show Bielik grabbing a fan during the altercation. In a separate incident following the initial dispute, a ball was thrown at Cardiff defender Perry Ng. Both fans involved were ejected from the stadium. Barry-Murphy praised the officials for their management of the situation and confirmed the matter will be reviewed by the club and the Football Association.
- •Portsmouth secured a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City at Fratton Park.
- •Cardiff defender Krystian Bielik was allegedly struck in the face by a spectator.
- •A second fan was ejected after throwing a ball at Cardiff defender Perry Ng.
- •John Mousinho apologized to the Cardiff players on behalf of Portsmouth.
- •The Football Association is expected to conduct a formal review of the incident.
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Pompey boss apologises to Cardiff players over fan incident
- 5:33 PMBBC Sport — Pompey boss apologises to Cardiff players over fan incident
"Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho apologises to Cardiff City players after an incident involving home fans at Fratton Park during their Championship match.
"Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho apologises to Cardiff City players after an incident involving home fans at Fratton Park during their Championship match.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 5:33 PMPompey boss apologises to Cardiff players over fan incident
Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho apologises to Cardiff City players after an incident involving home fans at Fratton Park during their Championship match.
- BBC SportSep 5, 2026, 5:33 PMPompey boss apologises to Cardiff players over fan incident
Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho apologises to Cardiff City players after an incident involving home fans at Fratton Park during their Championship match.
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