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Adrian Segecic took his season's tally for Portsmouth to 10 goals Adrian Segecic scored his first hat-trick in English football to lead Portsmouth to victory at Stoke City in a game of little consequence at the bet365 Stadium. The attacking midfielder put Pompey ahead in the first half, although the visitors had substitute goalkeeper Ben Killip to thank for keeping them ahead at the break. Lamine Cisse deservedly pulled Stoke level with a header immediately after the break, but Segecic edged Portsmouth back in front with another close-range finish. The Australia-born forward, who changed his international allegiance to Croatia earlier this year, completed his hat-trick to seal the win amid boos from the home crowd. Already-relegated Oxford hit four past Sheff Wed Championship: Play-off hopefuls Derby win at QPR; Pompey's Segecic scores hat-trick - reaction Portsmouth travelled to Stoke knowing they were already assured of safety, but the win was enough to lift them up to 18th and to within a place and a point of Stoke. Goalkeeper Josef Bursik was brought in as one of five Portsmouth changes for the trip to Staffordshire, but he lasted only four minutes before going off injured to be replaced by Killip. Segecic opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with the game's first shot on target, having linked up with Harvey Blair before smashing his finish into the roof of the net. Stoke had chances deflected off target either side of the opener, with Tatsuki Seko the first to see his effort go over, while Sam Gallagher had a blocked shot land on the top of the net. Killip kept Robert Bozenik and Cisse out before the break, but the French winger could not be denied when he met a corner with a towering header in the 48th minute. Segecic restored Portsmouth's lead in the 66th minute when he got on the end of a Josh Murphy cross, and he completed his hat-trick with eight minutes remaining as the visitors achieved a convincing win. Stoke City boss Mark Robins told BBC Radio Stoke: "It was a really slow performance from both teams and we were poor. "From start to finish we lacked energy, lacked enthusiasm and know-how. It was a really poor way to end the season [at home]. "There were times where we think we are running and working hard, but there is not enough in that team to win football matches consistently at the level. "It was one of those lacklustre performances that you get on a really warm day, but to finish the season you've got to go and run. "Honestly, we talk about things and it's rhetoric then and it doesn't mean anything. I'm disappointed, clearly. " This video can not be played Robins: ‘A really, really slow performance’ Portsmouth boss John Mousinho told BBC Radio Solent: "It was a really impressive performance and a really impressive result, considering the circumstances. I know neither side had anything to play for, but that can always be tricky. "On the performance as a whole, I was very pleased with [Segecic] and that's the thing I like to focus on with players. "He was a constant threat on the right-hand side, and ran in behind very well and looked after the ball brilliantly, which is something we have been really working on and focusing on with him. "The first finish, with all that time, I was glad to see it go into the back of the net. It was a poacher's finish for the second, and it was a brilliant, typical Adrian Segecic for the third. I'm absolutely delighted for him because he has had an excellent season. " This video can not be played John Mousinho: 'It was an impressive performance' 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 25th April 2026 at 17: 27 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Mark Robins Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: John Mousinho Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Mark Robins Formation: 4 - 4 - 2 Manager: John Mousinho Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Stoke City have won four of their last five league meetings with Portsmouth (L1), just one fewer than their previous 20 prior (W5 D8 L7). Portsmouth are winless in seven league visits to Stoke (D2 L5) since a 2-0 triumph in February 1995 under Terry Fenwick. Stoke have only won their final home league game in two of the last nine seasons (D2 L5), beating Brentford 1-0 in 2019-20 and Bristol City 4-0 in 2023-24. Portsmouth have only won their final away game in one of their last eight second tier seasons (D2 L5), beating Bradford City 5-0 in 2002-03. Stoke have lost both of their last two Championship matches; only once this season have they lost three on the spin, doing so from November to December. Match ends, Stoke City 1, Portsmouth 3. Second Half ends, Stoke City 1, Portsmouth 3. Attempt missed. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Attempt missed. Steven Nzonzi (Stoke City) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Sorba Thomas. Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time. Corner, Stoke City. Conceded by Ibane Bowat. Foul by Josh Murphy (Portsmouth). Million Manhoef (Stoke City) wins a free kick on the right wing. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Delay in match because of an injury Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth). Madiodio Dia (Portsmouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Róbert Bozeník (Stoke City). Handball by Róbert Bozeník (Stoke City). Foul by Jordan Williams (Portsmouth). Sorba Thomas (Stoke City) wins a free kick on the left wing. Attempt missed. Junior Tchamadeu (Stoke City) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Steven Nzonzi. Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) is shown the yellow card for excessive celebration. Goal! Stoke City 1, Portsmouth 3. Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Substitution, Portsmouth. Thomas Waddingham replaces Colby Bishop. Delay over. They are ready to continue. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.