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Leeds top of Championship, will go back three points clear with win Daniel Farke's side unbeaten in 17 league games Visitors have early penalty appeal rejected for Ritchie challenge on James Pompey 17th in first season back in second tier, seven points above danger Portsmouth have won eight of past 11 games at Fratton Park Get Involved: #bbcefl, Whats App 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) Alex Hoad HT: Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Matt Taylor Former Portsmouth midfielder, on ITV It's definitely lived up to what we thought it would be before the game. Leeds have dominated the ball and had the best chances but Portsmouth have done well, I've been impressed with their press, trying to condense the space Leeds have to play in. As it stands I suggest John Mousinho is the happier of the two managers at the moment. You can't see any other decision (than awarding Leeds a penalty). You can see the referee put his hand to his mouth. Portsmouth have got away with one there. #bbcefl, Whats App 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) I've said it before (several times) and I'll say it again, we don't look nearly as likely to score with Gruev in over Rothwell. I don't understand why Farke sets up conservatively against a team fighting relegation. Lee, Leeds, via Whats App Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Glen Little Ex-Portsmouth winger on BBC Radio Solent So far so good for Portsmouth. It might not be too exciting but a point here would be important. You have to give Pompey credit as well, the game plan is working. HT: Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Dan George BBC Sport at Fratton Park As the whistle blows, the Portsmouth fans are on their feet to applaud their side's efforts. They have been very good in spells of that first half and to be honest I don't think Leeds have really got going yet. A big second half awaits, I wonder if we could see Leeds make some changes after the break or maybe early into the second half. That being said it looks as if Portsmouth got away with one after the penalty shout on Dan James in the first half. You have definitely seen them given. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds All to play for at the break. .. Leeds will feel they should have had a penalty for Matt Ritchie's wild swing at Dan James in the box in the opening stages, and they certainly had the best, if not only clear chance of the half as Nicolas Schmid made a double save to deny Manor Solomon and then expertly thwart the follow-up from Joel Piroe. Pompey have been sprightly and have stopped Leeds playing their usual game. but Leeds do love a second half goal, or two. Second half should be fascinating. .. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds ONE added minute at the end of the first half. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Warning for Joel Piroe from the referee after a slightly high foot on the recovering Freddie Potts. The universal hand symbol for 'no more' is used. Clear as day then. #bbcefl, Whats App 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) How is Ogilvie not booked but Poole is? Rouss, Guernsey Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Now Pompey pick up a yellow card. Regan Poole dives in on the fleet-footed Joel Piroe in midfield and has his name taken immediately by ref Robert Jones - who was not on Daniel Farke's Christmas card list before that, let's say. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Dan George BBC Sport at Fratton Park That was some top-quality goalkeeping by Nicolas Schmid to keep the score level. Really expected to see the ball land in the back of the net as Joel Piroe followed up but somehow Schmid kept it out. Biggest chance of the game so far. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Conor Ogilve somehoe avoids going into the book after lunging in on Illan Meslier as he tried to close down a clearance kick in the six-yard box. Ogilve had hared down the left and was chasing a flick from Adil Aouchiche at full pelt. He looked very excited. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Aidy White Former Leeds United full-back on BBC Radio Leeds The biggest chance of the game falls to Joel Piroe. That sort of chance from close range is his bread and butter. For me, he should be scoring that. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Incredible from Pompey keeper Nicolas Schmid. Manor Solomon gets off a low shot through a crowd in the box which Schmid dives to his right to parry, the ball drops to Joel Piroe who only has the keeper to beat six yards out, only for the Austrian to fling himself in the way and block with his leg. Really should be 1-0 to the visitors. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds A lot of luck about this move, but it almost opened up for Pompey. Josh Murphy nicked the ball back after a slight miscontrol, his pass inside found Conor Ogilve who attempted to find Colby Bishop, only for the ball to break back to him on the edge of the box where a thunderous strike was charged down by a Leeds shirt. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Josh Murphy was of course one of those nominated for Championship player of the month for February. The award was given to Dan James of Leeds. Murphy will be keen to make a point in the sunshine this afternoon, I'm sure. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Josh Murphy does superbly down the left to control the ball, hold off his man and whip in a cross which almost deceives Illan Meslier and drifts across the face of his goal. Ao Tanaka's attempted clearance is sliced behind for a corner, but Pompey fail to make the most of it, Freddie Potts eventually leaning back as he pokes a 20-yard effort over Meslier's crossbar. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Glen Little Ex-Portsmouth winger on BBC Radio Solent So far Portsmouth are just keeping Leeds at bay. With the tricky wingers that Leeds have, you have just got to get stuck in and be physical with them. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Pompey defender Marlon Pack strides forward to hurl a trademark long throw into the Leeds mixer from the right flank. Illan Meslier, often maligned, does really well to claim the high ball cleanly under pressure from a Pompey head. Painful one, but he'll feel pleased with the outcome. #bbcefl, Whats App 03301231826, text 81111 (UK only, standard rates apply) Jamie Brilley: Prem ref without the safety net of VAR getting a stonewall penalty wrong. Need to get Prem refs out of the Championship. Why are Prem League refs doing Championship games? They are so reliant on VAR that they don't give a decision, forgetting there is no VAR to help out. Steve Leeds fans still not happy about that not-given penalty. .. Portsmouth 0-0 Leeds Dan James sees a low cross from the right cut-out, earning the visitors another corner. Ilia Gruev swings the ball in but it's headed clear, though referee Robert Jones had spotted an infrigement anyway. Marching On Together is belted out by the away end. Will they be marching up, though? Last Updated 9th March 2025 at 12: 46 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: John Mousinho Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Daniel Farke Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: John Mousinho Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Daniel Farke Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Championship All competitions All competitions All competitions Portsmouth are winless across their last five league games against Leeds United (D4 L1), after the pair drew 3-3 at Elland Road in August last year. Leeds United have failed to win any of their last six away league games against Portsmouth (D4 L2), since a 3-2 victory at Fratton Park in April 1986. Portsmouth have won eight of their last 11 home Championship matches (D2 L1), having failed to win any of their first six home games this season (D3 L3). Leeds United are unbeaten in their last 17 Championship games (W12 D5), their best unbeaten run in the league since going 30 games without defeat between May 1973 and February 1974 under Don Revie. 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