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Pompey sat down by Chair double

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The LeaguePaper Team
16 August 2026

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BATTLING IT OUT: Portsmouth’s Abu Kamara is marshalled by QPR substitute Kealey Adamson
PICTURES: PSI/Jeff Mood QPR MANAGER Julien

Qr manager julien Stephan was delighted after his side came from behind to beat Portsmouth thanks to a brace from Ilias Chair.
It was the visitors’ first win at Fratton Park since the year 2000 and Rangers boss Stephan said: “This is always a tough place to come and a very intense atmosphere.
“Portsmouth started very strongly in the first 15 or 20 minutes but it was not possible for them to keep the same tempo f...

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