Swansea struggles continue with Welsh injury in loss at Portsmouth

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Swansea struggles continue with Welsh injury in loss at Portsmouth
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Swansea City experienced a setback in their Championship campaign, falling 3-1 to Portsmouth. Centre-back Stephen Welsh left the match with a knee injury following a tackle from Ebou Adams. Welsh's injury compounds Swansea's issues, as they have now lost three of their last four matches and slipped to fourth place in the table. The defeat saw Swansea miss a chance to return to the top. Manager Vitor Matos highlighted the emotional intensity of the match and the various injury concerns hampering the squad. Swansea will next face Birmingham City on Saturday for their final match before the international break.

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  • •Swansea City lost 3-1 to Portsmouth on November 3.
  • •Stephen Welsh suffered a knee injury during the match.
  • •Swansea has lost three of their last four matches.
  • •The defeat caused Swansea to drop to fourth in the Championship.
  • •Swansea's next match is against Birmingham City on Saturday.
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  • 11:27 PMYahoo Sports — Welsh injury adds to Swans' misery at Portsmouth
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Swansea City are waiting to discover the extent of Stephen Welsh's knee injury after the centre-back is helped off during their painful defeat at Portsmouth.

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