Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Portsmouth: Championship Preview, Team News and Prediction
Wolves vs Portsmouth, Championship, 20 Oct 2026 at Molineux. Kick-off time in Kenya, team news, form, head-to-head and prediction. Follow live on Score808.stream
Wolves host Portsmouth at Molineux on Tuesday night, looking for a win that could take them inside the Championship's top six. It will not be easy, as Pompey have won back-to-back matches after losing the derby to Southampton. Follow Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Portsmouth live on Score808 for the score, lineups and stats.
Wolves vs Portsmouth: Kick-Off Time and Venue
- Competition: English Championship 2026/27
- Date: Tuesday, 20 October 2026
- Kick-off: 21:45 Kenya time (EAT), 19:45 BST, 18:45 UTC
- Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
This is a rearranged fixture, which was twice moved from its original September slot.
League Table Before the Match
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF–GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 18–15 | 17 |
| 13 | Portsmouth | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13–13 | 14 |
Swansea lead with 23 points, and West Brom are sixth with 20. A win would take Wolves level on points with sixth place, while a Portsmouth win would lift them to within a point of Wolves.
Wolves: Form and Team News
Wolves are inconsistent but dangerous at home. Their last five finished matches:
- Burnley 1-2 Wolves (16 Oct)
- Wolves 1-3 Bolton Wanderers (13 Oct)
- Middlesbrough 1-0 Wolves (10 Oct)
- Wolves 1-0 West Bromwich Albion (20 Sep)
- Sheffield United 0-1 Wolves (13 Sep)
That is three wins and two defeats. Having dominated possession, Wolves completed their comeback at Burnley 18 minutes from time through Tawanda Chirewa, snapping a two-game losing streak, as you can read in our Burnley vs Wolves report. Wolves have scored 18 goals and conceded 15, and they have conceded in each of their last three league fixtures. The home record is a strength, as our Wolves vs Bolton preview noted, although they lost that game 1-3.
On team news, Wolves are missing Jiménez and could again be without Armstrong, while the recent schedule has already forced Peixoto into significant rotation. Fer Lopez has been Wolves' most reliable source of goals this season, with five of their 18 league strikes in just 10 games.
Portsmouth: Form and Team News
Portsmouth are in good form. Their last five finished matches:
- Norwich City 0-1 Portsmouth (17 Oct)
- Portsmouth 3-2 Sheffield United (14 Oct)
- Southampton 1-0 Portsmouth (11 Oct)
- Portsmouth 2-2 Blackburn Rovers (19 Sep)
- Charlton Athletic 0-0 Portsmouth (12 Sep)
That is two wins, two draws and one defeat. Portsmouth have won their last two matches after losing the south-coast derby, and they have just produced a disciplined clean sheet at Norwich. You can watch the winning goal highlights in the Portsmouth vs Sheffield United match page. The new star Marezi can convert chances to nick points, and Abu Kamara and Adrian Segecic have created the most chances for Pompey.
John Mousinho has found a relatively stable starting eleven, though Portsmouth are also depleted. Possible XI: Schmid, Swanson, Poole, Dia, Meghoma, Pack, Mohamed, Kamara, Segečić, Kavuma-McQueen and Milovanović.
Head-to-Head Record
The history is on Portsmouth's side. Wolves have not beaten Portsmouth since 2002, and Portsmouth are unbeaten in their last six meetings. Across the 15 historical meetings supplied, Portsmouth have five victories and Wolves four, with six draws. That record adds weight to Pompey's chances, though another preview notes the two sides have not met in over a decade, so squads have changed completely.
Key Players to Watch
- Fer Lopez (Wolves): the leading scorer with five goals.
- Tawanda Chirewa (Wolves): scored the winner at Burnley.
- Abu Kamara (Portsmouth): the main creator for the visitors.
- Adrian Segecic (Portsmouth): scored in the win over Sheffield United and is a key creative threat.
- Marezi (Portsmouth): the new striker who can turn chances into goals.
Wolves vs Portsmouth Prediction
Previews favour the hosts, though some expect a tight game:
- Sportskeeda predicts Wolves 2-1 Portsmouth.
- Squawka also predicts Wolves 2-1 Portsmouth.
- The72's writer predicts Wolves 2-0 Portsmouth.
- Statz gives Wolves a 59% chance of winning, a draw 25% and Portsmouth 16%, and predicts a 1-0 Wolves win.
- Football Whispers predicts a 1-1 draw.
- Dailysports tips under 2.5 goals.
Our view: Wolves have the better squad and home advantage, but they are missing players, have conceded in three straight games and face a side unbeaten against them for 24 years. A narrow Wolves win looks most likely, with 2-1 the leading scoreline and a draw close behind. This is a forecast, not a guarantee.
How to Follow Wolves vs Portsmouth Live
Open the Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Portsmouth match page on Score808 for live updates, lineups and stats. You can also visit the English League Championship hub for the full table and fixtures, and see team pages for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Portsmouth. To catch up on recent form, see Burnley vs Wolves, Norwich City vs Portsmouth and Southampton vs Portsmouth. Check your local broadcaster for the TV channel.
FAQ
What time is Wolves vs Portsmouth in Kenya?
Kick-off is 21:45 EAT on Tuesday 20 October 2026, which is 18:45 UTC.
Where is the match being played?
At Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England.
Where do the teams sit in the Championship table?
Wolves are 8th with 17 points. Portsmouth are 13th with 14 points.
Why is this match being played midweek?
It is a rearranged fixture that was twice moved from its original September date.
What is the head-to-head record?
Portsmouth are unbeaten in their last six meetings with Wolves, who last beat them in 2002.
Who is favourite to win?
Wolves, by a narrow margin.
