Portsmouth and Southampton have met 12 times. Portsmouth hold the edge with 5 wins to 3, with 4 drawn. It's a record that frames Portsmouth as the historical favourite in this fixture, though recent form can shift the picture.
Across those meetings the two have combined for 34 goals — an average of 2.8 per game, marking this out as a high-scoring, open fixture. Portsmouth have scored 19, Southampton 15.
Their most recent meeting (January 25, 2026) finished Portsmouth 1–1 Southampton in the England. Championship.
Jan 25, 2026
Portsmouth1 - 1Southampton
England. Championship
Sep 14, 2025
Southampton0 - 0Portsmouth
England. Championship
Sep 24, 2019
Portsmouth0 - 4Southampton
England. League Cup
Apr 07, 2012
Southampton2 - 2Portsmouth
England. Championship
Dec 18, 2011
Portsmouth1 - 1Southampton
England. Championship
Feb 13, 2010
Southampton1 - 4Portsmouth
FA Cup
Apr 24, 2005
Portsmouth4 - 1Southampton
England. Premier League
Jan 29, 2005
Southampton2 - 1Portsmouth
FA Cup
Nov 13, 2004
Southampton2 - 1Portsmouth
England. Premier League
Mar 21, 2004
Portsmouth1 - 0Southampton
England. Premier League
Dec 21, 2003
Southampton3 - 0Portsmouth
England. Premier League
Dec 02, 2003
Southampton2 - 0Portsmouth
Carling Cup
Frequently asked questions
How many times have Portsmouth and Southampton played each other?
They have met 12 times: 5 Portsmouth wins, 4 draws and 3 Southampton wins.
Who wins more often, Portsmouth or Southampton?
Portsmouth have the better head-to-head record, with 5 wins to 3.
What was the last result between Portsmouth and Southampton?
Portsmouth 1–1 Southampton, in the England. Championship.