Portsmouth FC 3 – Wigan Athletic 2: Visitors to Fratton Park leave with nothing

Wigan Athletic fell to an away defeat at the hands of Portsmouth FC at Fratton Park on Tuesday. Portsmouth FC were looking to continue their run after winning last match. Wigan Athletic, on the other hand, are struggling for form following a draw in their last match. As the table looks today, Portsmouth FC are in 9th place on the table and has 73 points while Wigan Athletic sit in 1st with 89 points after 27 matches.

Wigan Athletic started the game well, with a goal from Callum Lang, 38 minutes in. They then scored again, increasing their advantage thanks to a goal from Will Keane just before half-time, finishing the first half 0-2.

Portsmouth FC continued to apply pressure in the second and were rewarded, thanks to a goal from George Hirst in the 62nd minute. Portsmouth FC looked to have the game under control when they scored again and increased their lead, thanks to a 2nd effort from George Hirst, 64 minutes in to establish a 2-2. Portsmouth FC then scored once more and turned the match thanks to a goal from Aiden O’Brien just before the final whistle with a final score of 3-2.

Both teams used all available substitutes. For Portsmouth FC,, and, came on for, and, Wigan Athletic brought on Gavin Massey, and, to replace Tom Pearce, and.

There were bookings for Ronan Curtis from Portsmouth FC. For Wigan Athletic, Tendayi Darikwa and Ben Amos saw yellow.

Next up, Portsmouth FC are away to Sheffield Wednesday, whilst Wigan Athletic will travel to face Shrewsbury Town.