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On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Championship will feature a crucial encounter as Swansea City AFC hosts Portsmouth FC. This match, taking place on Matchday 20, is more than just another league fixture; it’s a battle at the bottom of the table between two teams desperate to climb away from the relegation zone. Both sides find themselves in identical perilous positions, making this a true six-pointer. The atmosphere at the Liberty Stadium is expected to be tense, with every pass and tackle carrying significant weight for their Championship survival hopes.
Current League Standings
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 43 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 33 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 31 |
| 4 | Stoke City FC | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 5 | Preston North End FC | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 30 |
| 6 | Bristol City FC | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 29 |
| 7 | Hull City AFC | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 28 |
| 8 | Ipswich Town FC | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 27 |
| 9 | Wrexham AFC | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26 |
| 10 | Derby County FC | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| 11 | Birmingham City FC | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 25 |
| 12 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | -2 | 25 |
| 13 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | -6 | 25 |
| 14 | Southampton FC | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 24 |
| 15 | Watford FC | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24 |
| 16 | Leicester City FC | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | -1 | 24 |
| 17 | Charlton Athletic FC | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | -5 | 23 |
| 18 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | -5 | 20 |
| 19 | Sheffield United FC | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | -8 | 19 |
| 20 | Oxford United FC | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -5 | 18 |
| 21 | Swansea City AFC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -9 | 17 |
| 22 | Portsmouth FC | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -10 | 17 |
| 23 | Norwich City FC | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -10 | 13 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | -22 | 8 |
- Swansea City AFC: Currently sitting at 21st position, Swansea has accumulated 17 points from 18 games. Their record stands at 4 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. They have scored 18 goals and conceded 27, resulting in a goal difference of -9.
- Portsmouth FC: Just below Swansea at 22nd position, Portsmouth also has 17 points from 18 games. Their league record is identical with 4 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. Portsmouth has scored 15 goals and conceded 25, giving them a goal difference of -10.
The remarkably similar performance metrics underscore just how evenly matched these two struggling teams are heading into this fixture. Both have shown vulnerabilities at both ends of the pitch throughout the season.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Recent Encounters
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2025 | Championship | Portsmouth FC | 4 - 0 | Swansea City AFC |
| 30 Nov 2024 | Championship | Swansea City AFC | 2 - 2 | Portsmouth FC |
Recent encounters between Swansea and Portsmouth offer a mixed but telling picture. In their last two Championship meetings from the previous season:
- January 1, 2025: Portsmouth delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Swansea at home.
- November 30, 2024: The teams played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Swansea’s home ground.
While the aggregate H2H shows an even split in terms of draws, the recent results indicate that Swansea has not managed a win against Portsmouth in their last two outings. The 2-2 draw at home specifically highlights their capability to score against Portsmouth, but also their difficulty in securing maximum points against them.
Our Prediction
Given the identical league standings and the desperation from both sides to avoid another loss, this match is poised to be a tight affair. Neither team will want to give an inch, especially considering their direct rivalry at the bottom of the table. Their similar goal-scoring and defensive records further suggest an evenly contested game. In matches of such high stakes between equally matched, struggling teams, a draw is a frequent outcome as both prioritize avoiding defeat.
Our expert betting tip for this Championship clash is:
Draw
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