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Edited by Steve Marshall We used AI to assist with reporting on this page. In this instance, AI helped to summarise BBC radio journalists' commentary of this match. All posts were checked by a journalist before publishing. FT: Portsmouth 0-1 Sheff Utd Andy Giddings BBC Radio Sheffield commentator It's been a real scrappy affair. Chris Wilder yesterday wanted Sheffield United to take their chance and today they took their chance. Andre Brooks' fifth goal of the season as the cross was centred from the left. There he was crashing in at the post to convert from the right-hand side and settle a game of fine margins. FT Portsmouth 0-1 Sheff Utd Andrew Moon BBC Radio Solent commentator Portsmouth have had their pockets picked in the 90th minute by Andre Brooks. Not a result of the performance deserved, but Portsmouth have slipped to a second consecutive defeat. Portsmouth 0-1 Sheff Utd The final whistle has blown at Fratton Park, sealing a narrow victory for Sheffield United thanks to Andre Brooks' late goal. Despite a spirited performance, Portsmouth face a second consecutive defeat, unable to convert their chances into goals. Portsmouth 0-1 Sheff Utd Sheffield United are nervously holding on to their lead as Portsmouth continue to press for an equaliser in the final moments of the match. Despite several attempts, Sheffield United's defence remains solid. Portsmouth 0-1 Sheff Utd Andrew Moon BBC Radio Solent commentator Just when Pompey seemed to be getting some momentum, they're hit on the counter-attack, it's Campbell's driving run forward and Pompey just couldn't deal with it. And it's Brooks, he looks like he's stolen all three points. Portsmouth 0-1 Sheff Utd Danny Hall Sheffield Star journalist on BBC Radio Sheffield We talked, didn't we, about if there's going to be a winner in this game, you don't expect it being a moment of magic, but that is a pretty well worked goal from United perspective. Portsmouth 0-1 Sheff Utd Andre Brooks has scored a critical goal for Sheffield United with a tap-in at the back post in stoppage time. It was well-built play down the left, showing composure in its execution despite the scrappy finish. A slight deflection in the build-up took some pace off the cross, making Brooks' job slightly easier. Andre Brooks (90) Andre Brooks scores for Sheffield United with a right-footed shot from very close range, giving Sheffield United the lead in stoppage time. It's a crucial tap-in, possibly sealing a 'smash and grab' victory for Sheffield United. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Kalvin Phillips of Sheffield United receives a yellow card. As we approach the final minutes, Oliver Arblaster replaces Phillips, and Ki-Jana Hoever comes on for Femi Seriki, who appears to be struggling with an injury. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Andre Dozzell is replaced by Luke Le Roux for Portsmouth due to injury. The match resumes as Sheffield United hopes to capitalise on their possession. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Jacob Brown is coming on for Adrian Segecic due to an injury for Portsmouth. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Millenic Alli's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Michael Cooper, denying Portsmouth a goal. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Marlon Pack replaces John Swift, and Jordan Williams comes on for Zak Swanson as Portsmouth make two substitutions. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Tyrese Campbell replaces Patrick Bamford for Sheffield United as play resumes after a brief delay. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Nico Schmid is down holding his knee, causing a delay in the match. Portsmouth might need to consider making a substitution to regain their grip on the game. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Tyler Bindon's header from the centre of the box is saved by Nicolas Schmid, keeping Sheffield United from finding the top corner. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Andre Dozzell is back on the pitch for Portsmouth after a brief pause for treatment, and play continues with Sheffield United looking to build from the back. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Andre Dozzell is down injured, delaying the game as he receives treatment for his left ankle. Portsmouth's manager, John Mousinho, will be hoping it's not too serious. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Gustavo Hamer tries his luck but shoots just wide, keeping the score level. Portsmouth 0-0 Sheff Utd Patrick Bamford's shot from outside the box is saved, preventing Sheffield United from breaking the deadlock in an increasingly tense match. Andre Brooks' goal at Portsmouth was his fourth in five games Andre Brooks scored a last-minute winner for Sheffield United who denied Portsmouth a valuable point in their fight for Championship survival. Pompey created numerous chances in the game at Fratton Park but were left with nothing to show for their performance, after Brooks' close-range finish. Both sides threatened to break the deadlock in an entertaining first half, with Gustavo Hamer hitting the woodwork for the Blades before Pompey's Colby Bishop had a goal ruled out. Numerous opportunities presented themselves at both ends after the interval, with Brooks eventually coming up with the 90th-minute winner for Chris Wilder's side. Still, it took a double save from Blades' goalkeeper Michael Cooper in the sixth minute of stoppage time to deny Millenic Alli a late leveller. Blackburn beat QPR to give O'Neill winning start Derby beat Swansea to climb into play-off places Millwall avoid Sheff Wed upset after quickfire double The result moves Sheffield United up to 15th in the table and to within six points of the play-off places, while Portsmouth slip to 21st, one spot from the drop zone. Defeats for both sides in their previous games prompted changes for the tie at Fratton Park, with Kalvin Phillips given his first start for the Blades after his loan arrival from Manchester City. The closest his side went to breaking the deadlock in the first half was Hamer's 15th-minute shot from a tight angle that hit the foot of the post. And while Pompey's Bishop managed to find the back of the net from close range soon after, home fans were left incensed when their celebrations were cut short after the finish was ruled out because of a foul in the build-up. The decision only added to Pompey's frustrations in a first half in which Adrian Segecic and Zak Swanson tested Blades' keeper Cooper. John Swift and Alli threatened for the hosts in the second half, while Patrick Bamford called Nicolas Schmid into action and Brooks sent an effort just wide at the other end. As the game was seemingly heading towards a stalemate, Tyrese Campbell did well to squeeze a cross to the back post for Brooks to score his fourth goal in five games to win it for the visitors. This video can not be played John Mousinho: 'The better team lost' Portsmouth manager John Mousinho told to BBC Radio Solent: "Any loss is difficult to take, but the nature of the goal conceded and the way the game panned out makes it really difficult. "The games where you come away and know you are not the better side, there are concerns when that happens and you can think 'we weren't at it today or not good enough'. But I thought we were the better side today and should have won the game. "The opportunities that were created and some of chances we carved out were excellent, but we didn't show enough composure and ruthlessness in those moments. " "For a very dominant first-half display, we didn't come in with a goal. That's fine it happens, but it was about building on that in the second half and we probably didn't do that until the last 25 minutes when we settled into the game again and had a few opportunities. "But ultimately we got caught in the end. " This video can not be played Wilder: 'Mentality over control' Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield: "It was mentality maybe over control and us imposing ourselves. They were better at what they did in the first half than what we did, but they never put us to bed. "We grew into the game in the second half. At half-time we talked about it, that we could be a little bit better and I'm not so sure they could do any better than that. "We knew the game would settle down a little bit and it did, and we started to impose ourselves. "I thought Kalvin [Phillips] in the middle of the park, it was a really tough one to get chucked into because of the pace and the nature of the game and the intensity of it. They had two midfielder players who were all over our midfield players, and they won that battle in the first half. But Kalvin gave us an opportunity to start finding passes and getting out, while always knowing the opposition are dangerous. "Maybe I would have taken a point with 10 minutes to go, and that not being negative because this is a difficult place to come. So to get a winner is brilliant for everybody. " After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 14th February 2026 at 17: 00 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: John Mousinho Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Chris Wilder Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: John Mousinho Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Chris Wilder Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Portsmouth have lost just one of their last 11 home league games against Sheffield United (W6 D4), going down 2-1 in January 2003 under Harry Redknapp. Following their 3-0 win in November, Sheffield United are looking to complete the league double over Portsmouth for the first time since 1995-96. Portsmouth have alternated between a win (3) and a draw (2) in their last five home league games, beating West Bromwich Albion 3-0 last time out. Sheffield United won four of their first seven Championship away games following Chris Wilder’s return last September (L3). However, they have only won one of the last six on the road in the league (D1 L4). Adrian Segecic has netted six goals in the Championship this season, at least twice as many as any other Portsmouth player (Yang Min-Hyeok and Terry Devlin on 3). Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.