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Southampton v Portsmouth reaction BBC Radio Solent This video can not be played Southampton v Portsmouth reaction BBC Radio Solent South Coast derby enters final stages with stalemate between rivals Southampton coming back into the contest after Andre Dozzell hit crossbar in lively first half for Portsmouth Pompey lost goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid to injury after collision with Connor Ogilvie Saints won 4-0 when the teams last met in the League Cup in 2019 Pompey begin game 10th in table, two points and six places above Southampton Get Involved: #bbcefl, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Chris Peddy Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Zak Swanson is shown a yellow card for the visitors for a late lunge. The referee plays a good advantage before going back to dish out the booking. We will have seven minutes added time. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Josh Murphy is causing all kinds of trouble on the left for Pompey. He gets past Tom Fellows and sends in the cross, with Colby Bishop volleying just wide. They're getting closer. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth A little close for comfort for the hosts as Josh Murphy whips in another great ball and it's cleared just behind by Ryan Manning - very near the post. Pompey go short with the corner from Andre Dozzell and eventually the ball is lofted in for Connor Ogilvie but the left-back can't make the right connection. Two players combining who looked at various points like they might have gone off injured earlier. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Jo Tessem Ex-Southampton midfielder on BBC Radio Solent When Southampton have the ball, the whole of the Portsmouth team sit in behind, which is so difficult to deal with. Portsmouth are also pressing very well, squeezing the Saints into their own half, causing them to panic on the ball. #bbcefl, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Managers having a verbal ding-dong before the first whistle even blows, fans showing their passion and voice, and Solent bragging rights up for grabs. This is what a derby is about, not the bore draws we see nowadays in the Prem. It would be an anti-climax if this ended goalless. Wonder if Redknapp is watching this? Dan H, Isle of Wight Harry Redknapp, of course, managed both clubs in the Premier League. Taking the Southampton job, two weeks after leaving Pompey in 2004, before returning to Fratton Park a year later following Saints' relegation. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Some groans in the crowd as another Southampton pass is cut out. The fans have expected a lot more from their side in the first half. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth We've got a break in play now as a fan has entered the pitch. After a shirt pause we're ready to go again with a Connor Ogilvie throw-in. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Andrew Moon BBC Radio Solent commentator Another opportunity for Portsmouth which they don't take. They have had 66% possession in the last 10 minutes. You can't imagine Southampton are going to continue to play this poorly. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth The corner is headed out to Ryan Manning on the edge of the area but the first-time shot is high and wide. Saints have a shot on the board. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Adrian Segicic takes it down out of the sky before cutting in and shooting from distance but the block comes in. Portsmouth are squeezing the Saints defence so much when they try to play out from the back. But this time the hosts get through and get it up to Tom Fellows on the right, whose blocked shot wins them a corner. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth The stats tell a lot of the story so far. 58% possession for Pompey and four shots. For Southampton, no shots to speak of so far. A very strong opening 30 minutes for the visitors. #bbcefl, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Mourinho-esque chirping at all the officials by the Pompey manager. Si, Southampton Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Nicolas Schmid is coming off injured after that collision with Connor Ogilvie. His South Coast derby is over and Ben Killip comes on - what an atmosphere for him to step into. Immediately he takes the free-kick and the Saints fans let him know where he is. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Finn Azaz harries Regan Poole into a mistake but fortunately for Pompey the referee blows for a foul. Nicolas Schmid is down again and the visitors might need to change their goalkeeper. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Adam Blackmore BBC Radio Solent sports editor Southampton will be hoping that this break in play will do them well, they have struggled so far. They haven't really tested Nicolas Schmid so far. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Well after 20 minutes it's certainly been the boys in blue who have taken the game by the scruff of its neck. Lots to ponder for Will Still during this break in play. Connor Ogilvie is up on his feet, albeit a bit gingerly. Nicolas Schmid is also up and appears to have hurt his hand in that collision but both look OK to continue. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth There's a big collision between Connor Ogilvie and his goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid, who comes tearing out of his area. Tom Fellows was challenging from Saints but it was the two Pompey players who collided and remain down in need of treatment. Schmid is up on his knees while Ogilvie eventually sits up after taking a big hit. #bbcefl, via Whats App on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) If Saints want to be back in the Premier League, they need to be adaptable. We are too predictable, and not aggressive enough. Years of minimal investment is stalling our ambitions as a club. I accept as a fan we need to get used to the Championship again, but I want to see passion and desire, today more than ever. Come on, Saints! Dan H, Isle of Wight Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Pompey continue to apply the pressure as Conor Chaplin has a shot blocked. They come again through Josh Murphy on the left, as Taylor Harwood-Bellis concedes a corner under pressure from Colby Bishop. John Swift takes it short but one it does go in Saints win the free-kick for some respite. Southampton 0-0 Portsmouth Portsmouth look like they're going to make an early change. Luke Le Roux is going to be coming on, not sure who for yet but it's not ideal for the visitors. It looks like it could be Andre Dozzell, who seems to be limping after taking his shot that hit the bar. Match report to appear here. Rate players out of 10 for this game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. You must be signed in to a BBC account to play. 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 September 2025 at 13: 49 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. 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