Middlesbrough host Portsmouth in the England Championship on 11 April 2026, Saturday. Get our free predictions, betting tips, odds insights, team form guide & H2H stats for this clash. This fixture is scheduled to kicks off at 15:00 UK Time.
Middlesbrough return to this fixture looking to regain momentum after a run of results that has lacked cutting edge. While they remain competitive in most matches, turning performances into wins has become a recurring issue.
Portsmouth arrive with a more inconsistent profile, but one that carries attacking intent. Their recent matches suggest a team capable of contributing in open contests, even if defensive control has not always been reliable.
Middlesbrough’s recent form reflects a side that often controls phases but struggles to secure victories. A 2-2 draw at Swansea and a 1-1 result against Bristol City showed their ability to compete in balanced matches, while the 0-0 draw at Blackburn highlighted defensive discipline without attacking payoff. However, defeats to Millwall 1-2 and Charlton 0-1 underline their difficulty in converting control into results.
Across the season, Middlesbrough have scored 62 goals and conceded 41, suggesting a relatively solid defensive structure paired with capable attacking output. Despite this, recent performances have lacked sharpness in the final third, particularly when facing organised opposition.
Portsmouth’s recent results point towards a side involved in open and high-scoring encounters. A 2-2 draw with Oxford and a 1-1 result at Norwich show their ability to stay competitive, but the heavy 6-1 defeat at QPR exposed defensive fragility. Losses to Derby 0-1 and Swansea 1-2 further highlight inconsistency, even when performances are not one-sided.
With 40 goals scored and 57 conceded this season, Portsmouth’s matches often carry risk at both ends. Their willingness to attack creates opportunities, but it also leaves space defensively, especially when games become stretched.
The best bet for this match leans towards Portsmouth draw no bet at 4.50 odds. Despite Middlesbrough’s stronger season record, their recent inability to convert performances into wins opens the door for a Portsmouth side capable of exploiting moments in transition.
Both teams are likely to find the net, making both teams to score at 1.83 odds a strong option. Portsmouth’s open style and Middlesbrough’s attacking presence suggest chances at both ends throughout the match.
For a correct score prediction, Portsmouth 2-1 reflects the balance of this contest. Portsmouth’s attacking intent could prove decisive in key moments, while Middlesbrough’s recent struggles in front of goal may limit their ability to fully capitalise.
| Middlesbrough | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 48 | 45 |
| Wins | 22 | 14 |
| Draws | 15 | 12 |
| Loss | 11 | 19 |
| Goals For | 73 | 48 |
| Goals Against | 49 | 63 |
| Middlesbrough | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Played | 24 | 23 |
| Wins | 12 | 6 |
| Draws | 7 | 7 |
| Loss | 5 | 10 |
| Goals For | 34 | 24 |
| Goals Against | 18 | 41 |
|
12.05.26
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Southampton Middlesbrough |
2-1 |
|
09.05.26
|
Middlesbrough Southampton |
0-0 |
|
02.05.26
|
Wrexham Middlesbrough |
2-2 |
|
25.04.26
|
Middlesbrough Watford |
5-1 |
|
22.04.26
|
Middlesbrough Sheffield Wednesday |
1-0 |
|
19.04.26
|
Ipswich Middlesbrough |
2-2 |
|
11.04.26
|
Middlesbrough Portsmouth |
0-1 |
|
06.04.26
|
Swansea Middlesbrough |
2-2 |
|
03.04.26
|
Middlesbrough Millwall |
1-2 |
|
21.03.26
|
Blackburn Middlesbrough |
0-0 |
|
14.03.26
|
Middlesbrough Bristol City |
1-1 |
|
11.03.26
|
Middlesbrough Charlton |
0-1 |
|
08.03.26
|
QPR Middlesbrough |
0-4 |
|
02.03.26
|
Birmingham Middlesbrough |
1-3 |
|
24.02.26
|
Middlesbrough Leicester |
1-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Middlesbrough Oxford |
0-0 |
|
16.02.26
|
Coventry Middlesbrough |
3-1 |
|
09.02.26
|
Sheffield United Middlesbrough |
1-2 |
|
31.01.26
|
Middlesbrough Norwich |
1-0 |
|
24.01.26
|
Middlesbrough Preston |
4-0 |
|
21.01.26
|
Stoke City Middlesbrough |
1-2 |
|
16.01.26
|
West Brom Middlesbrough |
2-3 |
|
10.01.26
|
Fulham Middlesbrough |
3-1 |
|
04.01.26
|
Middlesbrough Southampton |
4-0 |
|
01.01.26
|
Derby Middlesbrough |
1-0 |
|
29.12.25
|
Middlesbrough Hull City |
0-1 |
|
26.12.25
|
Middlesbrough Blackburn |
0-0 |
|
20.12.25
|
Bristol City Middlesbrough |
2-0 |
|
13.12.25
|
Middlesbrough QPR |
3-1 |
|
09.12.25
|
Charlton Middlesbrough |
1-2 |
|
05.12.25
|
Hull City Middlesbrough |
1-4 |
|
29.11.25
|
Middlesbrough Derby |
2-1 |
|
25.11.25
|
Middlesbrough Coventry |
2-4 |
|
22.11.25
|
Oxford Middlesbrough |
1-1 |
|
08.11.25
|
Middlesbrough Birmingham |
2-1 |
|
04.11.25
|
Leicester Middlesbrough |
1-1 |
|
01.11.25
|
Watford Middlesbrough |
3-0 |
|
25.10.25
|
Middlesbrough Wrexham |
1-1 |
|
22.10.25
|
Sheffield Wednesday Middlesbrough |
0-1 |
|
17.10.25
|
Middlesbrough Ipswich |
2-1 |
|
04.10.25
|
Portsmouth Middlesbrough |
1-0 |
|
30.09.25
|
Middlesbrough Stoke City |
0-0 |
|
27.09.25
|
Southampton Middlesbrough |
1-1 |
|
19.09.25
|
Middlesbrough West Brom |
2-1 |
|
13.09.25
|
Preston Middlesbrough |
2-2 |
|
30.08.25
|
Middlesbrough Sheffield United |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
Norwich Middlesbrough |
1-2 |
|
16.08.25
|
Millwall Middlesbrough |
0-3 |
|
12.08.25
|
Middlesbrough Doncaster |
0-4 |
|
09.08.25
|
Middlesbrough Swansea |
1-0 |
|
09.05.26
|
Middlesbrough Southampton |
0-0 |
|
25.04.26
|
Middlesbrough Watford |
5-1 |
|
22.04.26
|
Middlesbrough Sheffield Wednesday |
1-0 |
|
11.04.26
|
Middlesbrough Portsmouth |
0-1 |
|
03.04.26
|
Middlesbrough Millwall |
1-2 |
|
14.03.26
|
Middlesbrough Bristol City |
1-1 |
|
11.03.26
|
Middlesbrough Charlton |
0-1 |
|
24.02.26
|
Middlesbrough Leicester |
1-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Middlesbrough Oxford |
0-0 |
|
31.01.26
|
Middlesbrough Norwich |
1-0 |
|
24.01.26
|
Middlesbrough Preston |
4-0 |
|
04.01.26
|
Middlesbrough Southampton |
4-0 |
|
29.12.25
|
Middlesbrough Hull City |
0-1 |
|
26.12.25
|
Middlesbrough Blackburn |
0-0 |
|
13.12.25
|
Middlesbrough QPR |
3-1 |
|
29.11.25
|
Middlesbrough Derby |
2-1 |
|
25.11.25
|
Middlesbrough Coventry |
2-4 |
|
08.11.25
|
Middlesbrough Birmingham |
2-1 |
|
25.10.25
|
Middlesbrough Wrexham |
1-1 |
|
17.10.25
|
Middlesbrough Ipswich |
2-1 |
|
30.09.25
|
Middlesbrough Stoke City |
0-0 |
|
19.09.25
|
Middlesbrough West Brom |
2-1 |
|
30.08.25
|
Middlesbrough Sheffield United |
1-0 |
|
12.08.25
|
Middlesbrough Doncaster |
0-4 |
|
09.08.25
|
Middlesbrough Swansea |
1-0 |
|
02.08.25
|
Middlesbrough Deportivo La Coruna |
2-2 |
|
26.04.25
|
Middlesbrough Norwich |
0-0 |
|
18.04.25
|
Middlesbrough Plymouth |
2-1 |
|
08.04.25
|
Middlesbrough Leeds |
0-1 |
|
29.03.25
|
Middlesbrough Oxford |
2-1 |
|
11.03.25
|
Middlesbrough QPR |
2-1 |
|
01.03.25
|
Middlesbrough Derby |
1-0 |
|
15.02.25
|
Middlesbrough Watford |
0-1 |
|
03.02.25
|
Middlesbrough Sunderland |
2-3 |
|
21.01.25
|
Middlesbrough West Brom |
2-0 |
|
11.01.25
|
Middlesbrough Blackburn |
0-1 |
|
04.01.25
|
Middlesbrough Cardiff |
1-1 |
|
29.12.24
|
Middlesbrough Burnley |
0-0 |
|
26.12.24
|
Middlesbrough Sheffield Wednesday |
3-3 |
|
14.12.24
|
Middlesbrough Millwall |
1-0 |
|
30.11.24
|
Middlesbrough Hull City |
3-1 |
|
27.11.24
|
Middlesbrough Blackburn |
0-1 |
|
09.11.24
|
Middlesbrough Luton |
5-1 |
|
02.11.24
|
Middlesbrough Coventry |
0-3 |
|
23.10.24
|
Middlesbrough Sheffield United |
1-0 |
|
19.10.24
|
Middlesbrough Bristol City |
0-2 |
|
28.09.24
|
Middlesbrough Stoke City |
2-0 |
|
14.09.24
|
Middlesbrough Preston |
1-1 |
|
27.08.24
|
Middlesbrough Stoke City |
0-5 |
|
24.08.24
|
Middlesbrough Portsmouth |
2-2 |
|
12.05.26
|
Southampton Middlesbrough |
2-1 |
|
02.05.26
|
Wrexham Middlesbrough |
2-2 |
|
19.04.26
|
Ipswich Middlesbrough |
2-2 |
|
06.04.26
|
Swansea Middlesbrough |
2-2 |
|
21.03.26
|
Blackburn Middlesbrough |
0-0 |
|
08.03.26
|
QPR Middlesbrough |
0-4 |
|
02.03.26
|
Birmingham Middlesbrough |
1-3 |
|
16.02.26
|
Coventry Middlesbrough |
3-1 |
|
09.02.26
|
Sheffield United Middlesbrough |
1-2 |
|
21.01.26
|
Stoke City Middlesbrough |
1-2 |
|
16.01.26
|
West Brom Middlesbrough |
2-3 |
|
10.01.26
|
Fulham Middlesbrough |
3-1 |
|
01.01.26
|
Derby Middlesbrough |
1-0 |
|
20.12.25
|
Bristol City Middlesbrough |
2-0 |
|
09.12.25
|
Charlton Middlesbrough |
1-2 |
|
05.12.25
|
Hull City Middlesbrough |
1-4 |
|
22.11.25
|
Oxford Middlesbrough |
1-1 |
|
04.11.25
|
Leicester Middlesbrough |
1-1 |
|
01.11.25
|
Watford Middlesbrough |
3-0 |
|
22.10.25
|
Sheffield Wednesday Middlesbrough |
0-1 |
|
04.10.25
|
Portsmouth Middlesbrough |
1-0 |
|
27.09.25
|
Southampton Middlesbrough |
1-1 |
|
13.09.25
|
Preston Middlesbrough |
2-2 |
|
23.08.25
|
Norwich Middlesbrough |
1-2 |
|
16.08.25
|
Millwall Middlesbrough |
0-3 |
|
26.07.25
|
Rangers Middlesbrough |
2-2 |
|
23.07.25
|
Bradford City Middlesbrough |
2-0 |
|
03.05.25
|
Coventry Middlesbrough |
2-0 |
|
21.04.25
|
Sheffield Wednesday Middlesbrough |
2-1 |
|
12.04.25
|
Millwall Middlesbrough |
1-0 |
|
04.04.25
|
Blackburn Middlesbrough |
0-2 |
|
15.03.25
|
Luton Middlesbrough |
0-0 |
|
08.03.25
|
Swansea Middlesbrough |
1-0 |
|
25.02.25
|
Stoke City Middlesbrough |
1-3 |
|
21.02.25
|
Bristol City Middlesbrough |
2-1 |
|
12.02.25
|
Sheffield United Middlesbrough |
3-1 |
|
25.01.25
|
Preston Middlesbrough |
2-1 |
|
18.01.25
|
Portsmouth Middlesbrough |
2-1 |
|
01.01.25
|
Hull City Middlesbrough |
0-1 |
|
21.12.24
|
Plymouth Middlesbrough |
3-3 |
|
10.12.24
|
Leeds Middlesbrough |
3-1 |
|
06.12.24
|
Burnley Middlesbrough |
1-1 |
|
23.11.24
|
Oxford Middlesbrough |
2-6 |
|
05.11.24
|
QPR Middlesbrough |
1-4 |
|
27.10.24
|
Norwich Middlesbrough |
3-3 |
|
05.10.24
|
Watford Middlesbrough |
2-1 |
|
01.10.24
|
West Brom Middlesbrough |
0-1 |
|
21.09.24
|
Sunderland Middlesbrough |
1-0 |
|
31.08.24
|
Cardiff Middlesbrough |
0-2 |
|
17.08.24
|
Derby Middlesbrough |
1-0 |
|
25.04.26
|
Stoke City Portsmouth |
1-3 |
|
21.04.26
|
Coventry Portsmouth |
5-1 |
|
18.04.26
|
Portsmouth Leicester |
1-0 |
|
14.04.26
|
Portsmouth Ipswich |
2-0 |
|
11.04.26
|
Middlesbrough Portsmouth |
0-1 |
|
06.04.26
|
Portsmouth Oxford |
2-2 |
|
03.04.26
|
Norwich Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
QPR Portsmouth |
6-1 |
|
16.03.26
|
Portsmouth Derby |
0-1 |
|
10.03.26
|
Portsmouth Swansea |
1-2 |
|
07.03.26
|
Blackburn Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
28.02.26
|
Portsmouth Hull City |
0-1 |
|
24.02.26
|
Wrexham Portsmouth |
2-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Millwall Portsmouth |
1-3 |
|
14.02.26
|
Portsmouth Sheffield United |
0-1 |
|
07.02.26
|
Preston Portsmouth |
1-0 |
|
31.01.26
|
Portsmouth West Brom |
3-0 |
|
25.01.26
|
Portsmouth Southampton |
1-1 |
|
21.01.26
|
Watford Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
17.01.26
|
Sheffield Wednesday Portsmouth |
0-1 |
|
11.01.26
|
Portsmouth Arsenal |
1-4 |
|
01.01.26
|
Bristol City Portsmouth |
5-0 |
|
29.12.25
|
Portsmouth Charlton |
2-1 |
|
26.12.25
|
Portsmouth QPR |
1-1 |
|
20.12.25
|
Derby Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
13.12.25
|
Portsmouth Blackburn |
2-1 |
|
09.12.25
|
Swansea Portsmouth |
1-0 |
|
06.12.25
|
Charlton Portsmouth |
1-3 |
|
29.11.25
|
Portsmouth Bristol City |
0-1 |
|
26.11.25
|
Sheffield United Portsmouth |
3-0 |
|
22.11.25
|
Portsmouth Millwall |
3-1 |
|
08.11.25
|
Hull City Portsmouth |
3-2 |
|
05.11.25
|
Portsmouth Wrexham |
0-0 |
|
01.11.25
|
Birmingham Portsmouth |
4-0 |
|
25.10.25
|
Portsmouth Stoke City |
0-1 |
|
21.10.25
|
Portsmouth Coventry |
1-2 |
|
18.10.25
|
Leicester Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
04.10.25
|
Portsmouth Middlesbrough |
1-0 |
|
01.10.25
|
Portsmouth Watford |
2-2 |
|
27.09.25
|
Ipswich Portsmouth |
2-1 |
|
20.09.25
|
Portsmouth Sheffield Wednesday |
0-2 |
|
14.09.25
|
Southampton Portsmouth |
0-0 |
|
30.08.25
|
Portsmouth Preston |
1-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
West Brom Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
16.08.25
|
Portsmouth Norwich |
1-2 |
|
12.08.25
|
Portsmouth Reading |
1-2 |
|
09.08.25
|
Oxford Portsmouth |
0-1 |
|
02.08.25
|
Portsmouth PEC Zwolle |
1-0 |
|
29.07.25
|
Havant & Wville Portsmouth |
0-0 |
|
26.07.25
|
Reading Portsmouth |
0-4 |
|
18.04.26
|
Portsmouth Leicester |
1-0 |
|
14.04.26
|
Portsmouth Ipswich |
2-0 |
|
06.04.26
|
Portsmouth Oxford |
2-2 |
|
16.03.26
|
Portsmouth Derby |
0-1 |
|
10.03.26
|
Portsmouth Swansea |
1-2 |
|
28.02.26
|
Portsmouth Hull City |
0-1 |
|
14.02.26
|
Portsmouth Sheffield United |
0-1 |
|
31.01.26
|
Portsmouth West Brom |
3-0 |
|
25.01.26
|
Portsmouth Southampton |
1-1 |
|
11.01.26
|
Portsmouth Arsenal |
1-4 |
|
29.12.25
|
Portsmouth Charlton |
2-1 |
|
26.12.25
|
Portsmouth QPR |
1-1 |
|
13.12.25
|
Portsmouth Blackburn |
2-1 |
|
29.11.25
|
Portsmouth Bristol City |
0-1 |
|
22.11.25
|
Portsmouth Millwall |
3-1 |
|
05.11.25
|
Portsmouth Wrexham |
0-0 |
|
25.10.25
|
Portsmouth Stoke City |
0-1 |
|
21.10.25
|
Portsmouth Coventry |
1-2 |
|
04.10.25
|
Portsmouth Middlesbrough |
1-0 |
|
01.10.25
|
Portsmouth Watford |
2-2 |
|
20.09.25
|
Portsmouth Sheffield Wednesday |
0-2 |
|
30.08.25
|
Portsmouth Preston |
1-0 |
|
16.08.25
|
Portsmouth Norwich |
1-2 |
|
12.08.25
|
Portsmouth Reading |
1-2 |
|
02.08.25
|
Portsmouth PEC Zwolle |
1-0 |
|
19.07.25
|
Portsmouth Crawley |
1-0 |
|
03.05.25
|
Portsmouth Hull City |
1-1 |
|
21.04.25
|
Portsmouth Watford |
1-0 |
|
12.04.25
|
Portsmouth Derby |
2-2 |
|
29.03.25
|
Portsmouth Blackburn |
1-0 |
|
12.03.25
|
Portsmouth Plymouth |
1-2 |
|
09.03.25
|
Portsmouth Leeds |
1-0 |
|
22.02.25
|
Portsmouth QPR |
2-1 |
|
11.02.25
|
Portsmouth Cardiff |
2-1 |
|
01.02.25
|
Portsmouth Burnley |
0-0 |
|
28.01.25
|
Portsmouth Millwall |
0-1 |
|
22.01.25
|
Portsmouth Stoke City |
3-1 |
|
18.01.25
|
Portsmouth Middlesbrough |
2-1 |
|
01.01.25
|
Portsmouth Swansea |
4-0 |
|
21.12.24
|
Portsmouth Coventry |
4-1 |
|
10.12.24
|
Portsmouth Norwich |
0-0 |
|
07.12.24
|
Portsmouth Bristol City |
3-0 |
|
09.11.24
|
Portsmouth Preston |
3-1 |
|
25.10.24
|
Portsmouth Sheffield Wednesday |
1-2 |
|
05.10.24
|
Portsmouth Oxford |
1-1 |
|
28.09.24
|
Portsmouth Sheffield United |
0-0 |
|
15.09.24
|
Portsmouth West Brom |
0-3 |
|
31.08.24
|
Portsmouth Sunderland |
1-3 |
|
17.08.24
|
Portsmouth Luton |
0-0 |
|
13.08.24
|
Portsmouth Millwall |
0-1 |
|
25.04.26
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Stoke City Portsmouth |
1-3 |
|
21.04.26
|
Coventry Portsmouth |
5-1 |
|
11.04.26
|
Middlesbrough Portsmouth |
0-1 |
|
03.04.26
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Norwich Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
21.03.26
|
QPR Portsmouth |
6-1 |
|
07.03.26
|
Blackburn Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
24.02.26
|
Wrexham Portsmouth |
2-1 |
|
21.02.26
|
Millwall Portsmouth |
1-3 |
|
07.02.26
|
Preston Portsmouth |
1-0 |
|
21.01.26
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Watford Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
17.01.26
|
Sheffield Wednesday Portsmouth |
0-1 |
|
01.01.26
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Bristol City Portsmouth |
5-0 |
|
20.12.25
|
Derby Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
09.12.25
|
Swansea Portsmouth |
1-0 |
|
06.12.25
|
Charlton Portsmouth |
1-3 |
|
26.11.25
|
Sheffield United Portsmouth |
3-0 |
|
08.11.25
|
Hull City Portsmouth |
3-2 |
|
01.11.25
|
Birmingham Portsmouth |
4-0 |
|
18.10.25
|
Leicester Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
27.09.25
|
Ipswich Portsmouth |
2-1 |
|
14.09.25
|
Southampton Portsmouth |
0-0 |
|
23.08.25
|
West Brom Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
09.08.25
|
Oxford Portsmouth |
0-1 |
|
29.07.25
|
Havant & Wville Portsmouth |
0-0 |
|
26.07.25
|
Reading Portsmouth |
0-4 |
|
16.07.25
|
Farnborough Portsmouth |
0-5 |
|
15.07.25
|
Woking Portsmouth |
0-2 |
|
26.04.25
|
Sheffield Wednesday Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
18.04.25
|
Norwich Portsmouth |
3-5 |
|
09.04.25
|
Coventry Portsmouth |
1-0 |
|
05.04.25
|
Millwall Portsmouth |
2-1 |
|
15.03.25
|
Preston Portsmouth |
2-1 |
|
01.03.25
|
Luton Portsmouth |
1-0 |
|
15.02.25
|
Oxford Portsmouth |
0-2 |
|
08.02.25
|
Sheffield United Portsmouth |
2-1 |
|
25.01.25
|
West Brom Portsmouth |
5-1 |
|
15.01.25
|
Blackburn Portsmouth |
3-0 |
|
10.01.25
|
Wycombe Portsmouth |
2-0 |
|
05.01.25
|
Sunderland Portsmouth |
1-0 |
|
29.12.24
|
Bristol City Portsmouth |
3-0 |
|
26.12.24
|
Watford Portsmouth |
2-1 |
|
13.12.24
|
Derby Portsmouth |
4-0 |
|
30.11.24
|
Swansea Portsmouth |
2-2 |
|
05.11.24
|
Plymouth Portsmouth |
1-0 |
|
02.11.24
|
Hull City Portsmouth |
1-1 |
|
22.10.24
|
Cardiff Portsmouth |
2-0 |
|
19.10.24
|
QPR Portsmouth |
1-2 |
|
02.10.24
|
Stoke City Portsmouth |
6-1 |
|
21.09.24
|
Burnley Portsmouth |
2-1 |
|
24.08.24
|
Middlesbrough Portsmouth |
2-2 |
|
04.10.2025
|
Portsmouth Middlesbrough |
1-0
|
|
18.01.2025
|
Portsmouth Middlesbrough |
2-1
|
|
24.08.2024
|
Middlesbrough Portsmouth |
2-2
|
|
03.03.2012
|
Portsmouth Middlesbrough |
1-3
|
|
06.08.2011
|
Middlesbrough Portsmouth |
2-2
|
|
24.08.2024
|
Middlesbrough Portsmouth |
2-2
|
|
06.08.2011
|
Middlesbrough Portsmouth |
2-2
|