Championship

Portsmouth vs Leeds United Preview: ‘It’s going to be tough, but we need to embrace top test’

Leeds United haven’t won promotion yet, but Portsmouth’s Marlon Pack says the Whites are already in a different league.

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The LeaguePaper Team
9 March 2025

By Chris Dunlavy

PORTSMOUTH v LEEDS UTD
Today, Kick-off: 12pm

Leeds United haven’t won promotion yet, but Portsmouth’s Marlon Pack says the Whites are already in a different league.
The Yorkshire giants visit Fratton Park today seeking to extend a 17-match unbeaten run that has put them in pole position to return to the top flight.
Pompey, meanwhile, are valiantly scrapping for survival after winning the League One title last season.
For Pack, that means this afternoon’s encounter is tantamount to a free hit.
Weaknesses
“A game like this, it’s not going to define our season,” insists the ...

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