Championship: Southampton host Portsmouth in south coast derby

Southampton host Portsmouth in an EFL Championship south coast derby at St. Mary's Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 12:00 BST on Sunday, 11 October 2026. It marks a continuation of their renewed rivalry, with both league meetings last season — the first such clashes since 2012 — ending in draws. The match is being covered by the BBC with live text commentary and score updates.