Portsmouth Struggles Home Form Amid Championship Challenges

Portsmouth's recent struggles at home have been a significant concern for manager John Mousinho, who expressed disappointment over the team's poor home form this season, contrasting it with stronger performances in previous years that were crucial for their Championship survival. Despite a solid away record, including conceding only once and remaining unbeaten away since April, Pompey have lost three of four home matches across all competitions this campaign. Mousinho highlighted the need to improve this aspect, especially with two upcoming home games presenting opportunities to reverse the trend. The absence of key winger Josh Murphy due to an ankle injury has forced tactical adjustments, with Mousinho emphasizing the challenge of compensating for his absence but remaining hopeful of his return. Following a 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town, Mousinho acknowledged a lack of belief and poor first-half performance but noted better play after falling behind. Overall, Portsmouth's defensive solidity remains a positive, but Mousinho and his squad are focused on regaining their home strength to climb out of their current 17th position in the Championship.