Portsmouth 1-1 Queens Park Rangers: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Portsmouth 1-1 Queens Park Rangers in the Championship on Friday, 26 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Portsmouth and Queens Park Rangers played out a 1-1 draw at Fratton Park. The home side took the lead just before the break when Terry Devlin scored in the 45th minute, capping off a first half where Portsmouth dominated possession and created several chances. Queens Park Rangers came back stronger after the interval, equalising through Jimmy Dunne in the 61st minute, which shifted the momentum as they looked to build on their recent wins against Leicester City and Birmingham City.

Both teams made changes to try and find a winner, with Portsmouth bringing on Adrian Segečić for Harvey Blair in the 59th minute, followed by Marlon Pack replacing Márk Kosznovszky in the 69th and Minhyeok Yang coming on for Conor Chaplin in the 85th. Queens Park Rangers responded with a triple substitution in the 71st minute, introducing Isaac Hayden, Kwame Poku and Paul Patrick Smyth for Jonathan Varane, Karamoko Dembélé and Koki Saito respectively, before Michael Frey replaced Richard Kone in the 85th and Sam Field came on for Rhys Norrington-Davies in stoppage time. The draw extends Portsmouth’s winless run after losses to Swansea City and Bristol City, while Queens Park Rangers will see it as a solid point away from home following their strong home form.

Portsmouth controlled the ball with 66% possession, allowing them to rack up nine corners and complete 50 successful dribbles, which points to a game where they dictated play but struggled to convert dominance into goals. Queens Park Rangers, with just 34% possession, were more efficient on the counter, managing three corners and 35 successful dribbles while recording the only assist of the match, highlighting their threat despite being on the back foot.

Discipline saw Portsmouth pick up one yellow card, while Queens Park Rangers received two, with no reds issued, keeping the contest competitive throughout. Substitutions reflected tactical adjustments, as Portsmouth used three – Adrian Segečić on for Harvey Blair at 59 minutes, Marlon Pack replacing Márk Kosznovszky at 69 minutes, and Minhyeok Yang for Conor Chaplin at 85 minutes – whereas Queens Park Rangers made five, including a triple change at 71 minutes with Isaac Hayden for Jonathan Varane, Kwame Poku for Karamoko Dembélé, and Paul Patrick Smyth for Koki Saito, followed by Michael Frey for Richard Kone at 85 minutes and Sam Field for Rhys Norrington-Davies at 90+1 minutes.

The breakthrough came right at the end of the first half when Terry Devlin put Portsmouth ahead in the 45th minute, giving them a deserved lead after sustained pressure. Queens Park Rangers levelled things up in the 61st minute through Jimmy Dunne, who scored with an assist from Nicolas Madsen, turning the game as the visitors gained confidence.

Substitutions played a role in the second half, with Adrian Segečić coming on for Harvey Blair at 59 minutes for Portsmouth, though he picked up a yellow card shortly after in the 62nd minute. Queens Park Rangers’ changes included Isaac Hayden replacing Jonathan Varane at 71 minutes, who then received a yellow card in the 87th minute, while Rhys Norrington-Davies was booked in the 88th before being substituted by Sam Field in stoppage time.

Portsmouth lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with Terry Devlin proving key in midfield by scoring the opener, while partnerships like Márk Kosznovszky in the double pivot offered stability until Marlon Pack replaced him.

Queens Park Rangers set up in a 4-4-2 formation, where Jimmy Dunne stood out at the back by netting the equaliser, supported by Nicolas Madsen’s assist, and the wide options like Karamoko Dembélé provided width before substitutions brought fresh energy.

Terry Devlin is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match after his crucial goal in the 45th minute, which gave Portsmouth the lead, though he didn’t record any assists, big chances created or key passes in a solid all-round display.

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Swansea City (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Bristol City (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Win: 4-1 vs Leicester City (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Birmingham City (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)

Portsmouth have just played Queens Park Rangers with a final score of Portsmouth 1-1 Queens Park Rangers, leaving them in 22nd place on 22 points after a run of draws and losses that has them looking over their shoulder in the table. Their next match is against Charlton Athletic on 2025-12-29 at 19:45, with the opposition currently 17th on 27 points, offering a chance to pick up vital points and climb away from danger following recent results like the win over Blackburn Rovers.

Queens Park Rangers have just played Portsmouth with a final score of Portsmouth 1-1 Queens Park Rangers, keeping them in 9th place on 35 points after a mixed run that includes impressive home wins over Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion. Their next match is against West Bromwich Albion on 2025-12-29 at 19:45, with the opposition currently 16th on 28 points, presenting an opportunity to build on their form and push for a higher finish.

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