Portsmouth will aim to recover from a humbling defeat to West Bromwich Albion as they prepare to host Millwall at Fratton Park on Tuesday in a rescheduled Championship clash.
Currently sitting in 21st place, Pompey are teetering just one point above the relegation zone, with a league record of seven wins, eight draws, and 13 losses from 28 matches.
Their most recent outing was a disheartening trip to The Hawthorns, where they suffered a bruising 5-1 defeat to playoff-chasing West Brom. Conceding four goals in the first half alone, Portsmouth will be desperate to tighten up defensively and bounce back in front of their home crowd.
In contrast, Millwall head to the South Coast riding a wave of positivity after snapping a six-match winless streak (three draws, three losses) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Luton Town. That crucial result saw the Lions climb to 16th in the Championship standings, creating a comfortable seven-point cushion above the relegation zone.
With momentum on their side, Millwall will look to capitalize on Portsmouth’s vulnerabilities and solidify their mid-table position. Meanwhile, the home side will be eager to use this fixture as an opportunity to steer clear of the drop zone and restore some much-needed confidence.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Portsmouth vs. Millwall live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Championship match in the US:
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What time does Portsmouth vs. Millwall kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at Fratton Park in Portsmouth, England, and kicks off on Tuesday, January 28 at 7:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that translates across the U.S:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Jan. 28 | 2:45 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Jan. 28 | 1:45 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Jan. 28 | 12:45 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Jan. 28 | 11:45 a.m. |
Portsmouth vs. Millwall predicted lineups, team news
Portsmouth are navigating choppy waters with a host of defensive options off the table—Conor Shaughnessy, Ibane Bowat, Regan Poole, and Jacob Farrell are all unavailable.
The injury woes don’t stop there. Pompey’s list of sidelined players also features Mark O’Mahony, Kusini Yengi, and Paddy Lane, with Lane out for the season after suffering a knee injury earlier this month.
On the brighter side, Jordan Williams, Rob Atkinson, Freddie Potts, Josh Murphy, and Callum Lang are ready to return to the fold. Meanwhile, January signing Thomas Waddingham could see more action off the bench after making a splash on his debut Saturday by netting a consolation goal.
Portsmouth predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Schmid (GK) — Williams, Pack, Atkinson, Ogilvie — Hayden, Potts — Ritchie, Lang, Murphy — Bishop.
Injured: Bowat, Scully, Shaughnessy, Poole, Farrell, O’Mahony, Yengi, Lane
Suspended: None
The visitors will be missing Danny McNamara and Ryan Leonard, with the duo sidelined by knee and calf injuries they picked up recently.
Adding to their woes, Lukas Jensen and Calum Scanlon had to exit early during Saturday’s win over Luton, and manager Neil admitted afterward that things “don’t look good” for the pair.
With Jensen out of action, Liam Roberts is expected to step in between the sticks, while Connolly is likely to earn a starting spot after replacing Scanlon during the first half of Saturday’s victory.
Millwall predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Roberts (GK) — Crama, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan — Saville, De Norre — Watmore, Bangura-Williams, Connolly — Ivanovic.
Injured: McNamara, Leonard
Suspended: None
Portsmouth vs. Millwall prediction
Portsmouth have been a tough nut to crack at home, stringing together an impressive streak of results. However, we suspect their unbeaten run at Fratton Park might be put to the test. Millwall, known for their stubborn defense and having allowed only 13 goals in as many away games this season, could prove to be a thorn in Pompey’s side.
While the hosts are likely to keep their home record intact, they may have to settle for just a share of the spoils against a Lions side built to frustrate.
Prediction: Portsmouth 1-1 Millwall
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, January 28
- Portsmouth vs. Millwall (2:45 p.m.)
Saturday, February 1
- Oxford United vs. Bristol City (7:30 a.m.)
- Plymouth Argyle vs. West Bromwich Albion (7:30 a.m.)
- Watford vs. Norwich City (7:30 a.m.)
- Derby County vs. Sheffield United (10:00 a.m.)
- Hull City vs. Stoke City (10:00 a.m.)
- Leeds United vs. Cardiff City (10:00 a.m.)
- Millwall vs. Queens Park Rangers (10:00 a.m.)
- Portsmouth vs. Burnley (10:00 a.m.)
- Sheffield Wednesday vs. Luton Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Swansea City vs. Coventry City (10:00 a.m.)
