Portsmouth struggles in opening Championship match against QPR
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:06 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Portsmouth faced QPR in their opening Championship match at Fratton Park on August 17. Despite an early goal, Portsmouth conceded three times, highlighting defensive issues after a promising start. The team showed glimpses of potential with performances from Abu Kamara and Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, but ultimately fell short in the second half. This defeat raises concerns about the squad's development following recent transfer activity.
- •Portsmouth led early but conceded three goals to QPR.
- •Terry Devlin scored for Portsmouth in the first half.
- •Abu Kamara and Ryan Kavuma-McQueen had notable performances.
- •Defensive lapses were a critical factor in the defeat.
- •Match took place at Fratton Park on August 17.
- 1:06 PMYahoo Sports — A chilling awakening at Fratton Park
"Portsmouth supporter Tom Chappell admits his team are not yet as good as he thought after an opening day Championship defeat by QPR
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