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

Dive into Coral’s 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.

It finished all square at Fratton Park as Portsmouth and Queens Park Rangers played out a 1-1 draw. Portsmouth took the lead right on the stroke of half-time when Terry Devlin found the net in the 45th minute, giving them a deserved advantage after dominating much of the first half. Coming off a mixed run with a couple of draws and a win in their last few games, Pompey looked to build on that form but couldn’t hold onto their lead.

Queens Park Rangers fought back in the second half, equalising through Jimmy Dunne in the 61st minute to make it 1-1. The visitors, who have been in decent shape with three wins in their recent five outings, made a triple substitution around the 71st minute to inject fresh energy, which helped them stay competitive. Both sides pushed for a winner late on, but the defences held firm, leaving them to share the points in what was a gritty Championship encounter.

Portsmouth bossed possession with two-thirds of the ball, which showed in their higher number of corners and successful dribbles, suggesting they controlled the tempo and created more attacking opportunities. Queens Park Rangers, on the other hand, were more efficient with their lesser share, managing an assist for their goal and relying on counter-attacks to stay in the game. Discipline-wise, there were a few yellow cards dished out, with Portsmouth picking up one and QPR two, but no reds or penalties to swing the match.

Substitutions played a part too, as Portsmouth made three changes – Adrian Segečić came on for Harvey Blair at 59 minutes, Marlon Pack replaced Márk Kosznovszky at 69 minutes, and Minhyeok Yang took over from Conor Chaplin at 85 minutes – while QPR used all five, bringing on Isaac Hayden for Jonathan Varane, Kwame Poku for Karamoko Dembélé, and Paul Patrick Smyth for Koki Saito all at 71 minutes, then Michael Frey for Richard Kone at 85 minutes, and finally Sam Field for Rhys Norrington-Davies in stoppage time.

The game sparked into life just before the break when Terry Devlin scored for Portsmouth in the 45th minute, giving them a slender lead going into half-time. Queens Park Rangers responded well after the restart, with Jimmy Dunne levelling things up in the 61st minute thanks to an assist from Nicolas Madsen, shifting the momentum briefly. Portsmouth made a change soon after, as Adrian Segečić replaced Harvey Blair at 59 minutes, but he quickly picked up a yellow card in the 62nd minute.

QPR’s triple substitution at 71 minutes saw Isaac Hayden come on for Jonathan Varane, Kwame Poku replace Karamoko Dembélé, and Paul Patrick Smyth take over from Koki Saito, adding some spark to their attack. Later bookings for QPR’s Isaac Hayden at 87 minutes and Rhys Norrington-Davies at 88 minutes added tension, before Norrington-Davies made way for Sam Field in added time at 90+1 minutes, while Portsmouth brought on Marlon Pack for Márk Kosznovszky at 69 minutes and Minhyeok Yang for Conor Chaplin at 85 minutes to try and force a winner.

Portsmouth lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, which allowed them to dominate possession and build from the back, with Terry Devlin making a key impact in midfield by grabbing the opener. Partnerships like those involving Marlon Pack, who came on as a substitute, helped steady the ship in the engine room. Players such as Conor Chaplin pushed forward before his late substitution, while Adrian Segečić added energy after replacing Harvey Blair.

Queens Park Rangers set up in a 4-4-2 formation, focusing on a solid defensive base that let them soak up pressure and hit on the break, with Jimmy Dunne proving crucial by scoring the equaliser. Nicolas Madsen stood out with his assist, supporting the forward line effectively. Substitutes like Paul Patrick Smyth, who replaced Koki Saito, and Michael Frey, on for Richard Kone, brought fresh legs to maintain their threat.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Terry Devlin for his standout performance, where he notched the game’s opening goal and showed real drive in midfield. Without any assists or big chances created, his contribution was all about that timely strike, which gave Portsmouth the lead and kept them in the contest. Devlin’s efforts highlighted his importance to the team on a day when points were shared.

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 drawn 1-1 at home to Queens Park Rangers, leaving them on 22 points in 22nd place after a run of two draws, a win, and two losses in their last five league games. They’re now looking ahead to their next fixture against Charlton Athletic on 29 December 2025 at 19:45, with the visitors sitting 17th on 27 points. This match offers Pompey a chance to climb away from the relegation scrap and build some momentum in the Championship.

Queens Park Rangers have just come away with a 1-1 draw against Portsmouth, keeping them on 35 points in ninth spot following a strong recent spell of a draw, a big win, a loss, and two more victories in their last five. Their next challenge is at home to West Bromwich Albion on 29 December 2025 at 19:45, where the opponents are 16th on 28 points. It’s an opportunity for QPR to push for a play-off spot and maintain their upward trajectory in the table.

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