Table-topping Sunderland travel down to the south coast to face newly promoted Portsmouth, as they look to keep up their perfect start to the season.
During Sunderland’s 4-year tenure in League One, they had built up a rivalry with Pompey, leading to several firey encounters.
The Black Cats have won 2 of their last 3 matches against Pompey, but the last time they visited Fratton Park was in a 4-0 defeat back in 2021.
Pompey are also undefeated so far this season, but they are also looking for their first victory, having drew all 3 matches so far this season.
Sunderlan, on the other hand, have won all 3 games so far this season, scoring 7 goals and conceding none, the best start to a season Sunderland have had in their history.
Last time out, Romaine Mundle was brought into the starting lineup, after Jack Clarke secured his move to Ipswich Town, and he scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over promotion favourites, Burnley.
A win for The Black Cats could see them stay top of the League, depending on how Watford fair against Sheffield United tomorrow.
A win for Portsmouth could see them climb as far as 6th in the table, depending on other results.
Team News
Régis Le Bris has confirmed that Aji Alese is unavailable for the fixture after picking up an ankle injury in training, but Dan Ballard is back in contention after recovering from a knee injury.
Wilson Isidor is also set to make his debut.
Prediction
Portsmouth 0-2 Sunderland
Scorers – Jobe and Wilson Isidor