Portsmouth – Burnley

Portsmouth host Burnley in what promises to be a crucial clash for both sides in the lower half of the table. The home side sit 18th with seven points from six games, having secured two wins and a draw but still lagging behind with a negative goal difference of minus one. Burnley, languishing in 24th place, have managed only three points from seven matches, failing to win any and conceding twice as many goals as they have scored. For Portsmouth, a victory could lift them out of the relegation zone, while Burnley will be desperate to snap their winless run and close the gap to safety. The encounter will likely be decided by which team can tighten up defensively and turn their few points into a much‑needed surge up the standings.