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Aug 18, 2026, 12:33 PM·1 views

Portsmouth 1-3 QPR - the fans' verdict

[BBC] [Getty Images] We asked for your thoughts after QPR s 3-1 win against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday. Here are some of your comments: Portsmouth fans Cynthia: It is the same defensive frailties that…

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PolicyDriftPortsmouth 1-3 QPR - the fans' verdict

[BBC] [Getty Images] We asked for your thoughts after QPR s 3-1 win against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday. Here are some of your comments: Portsmouth fans Cynthia: It is the.

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Koki Saito, wearing QPR's black away kit, moments before shooting to score against Portsmouth. The Portsmouth defenders, wearing their blue, white and red home kit can be seen trying to block his effort.
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We asked for your thoughts after QPR's 3-1 win against Portsmouth at Fratton Park on Saturday.

Here are some of your comments:

Portsmouth fans

Cynthia: It is the same defensive frailties that Pompey have shown for the last couple of seasons. They need to invest in better quality players in defence rather than spend on midfield and attack. Build a team on a strong defence that spreads confidence to the rest of the team.

Michael: I'm not panicking. Shaughnessy and Abu both missed gilt-edged chances and plenty of dangerous crosses weren't attacked. Players will get used to each other and system but obviously work to do.

Grahame: A disappointing performance and result, reminiscent of last Saturday and much of last season. The new signings cannot disguise the problem from last season: a lack of goals from the central striker and a persistent susceptibility to counter attack.

Dean: Pompey were poor. Fell apart again this week as soon as a goal conceded. Alright, last week was a cup game but six goals in two games? Going to be a long hard season.

Gavin: After a great start, we seem to lose momentum and were undone by some shocking defending. It looks like we could be in for a difficult season!

QPR fans

Serb: First game of the season away from home and we start as we mean to go on. A real togetherness throughout the team which brought its just rewards. And just as important, a fully fit team, although I don't expect that to last long.

Steve: Great team performance, let's hope it's a springboard to an enjoyable season.

Chris: I thought it was a good performance but QPR should have added more goals in the second half. Vale, Chair and Lloyd missed good chances to do so. A special mention to Adamson who came on to play in an unfamiliar left back role and barely put a foot wrong. I was less impressed with starting with Vale and Edwards as makeshift central midfielders with Varane, Kamara and Alemayehu on the bench. Better sides would have capitalised on that pairing.

Colin: A lot of pundits have QPR down for relegation. They may just surprise a lot of them, with some astute signings and a manager in his second term could give them much needed consistency and confidence.

Geoff: Great start to the season. We should make the play-offs.

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