How Portsmouth’s disappointing form over past six games cost Blues play-off spot as League One rivals Ipswich, Plymouth & Barnsley flourish - in pictures

By Pepe Lacey

Published 20th Apr 2023, 04:55 BST

Pompey’s form in recent weeks has been far from impressive.

Indeed, John Mousinho’s men have picked up just one win in their previous six league games - which came against now relegated Forest Green.

Five draws in that period has seen the Blues lose ground on their top six rivals, with that mountain now too big to conquer.

Here’s how the League One form table would place Pompey over the past six games.

How Pompey's form compares to rivals over past six games.

1. League One form table

How Pompey's form compares to rivals over past six games. Photo: Catherine Ivill

Won: 0; Drawn: 1; Lost: 5; Points: 1.

2. Shrewsbury - 24th

Won: 0; Drawn: 1; Lost: 5; Points: 1. Photo: Jason Brown

Won: 0; Drawn: 2; Lost: 4; Points: 2.

3. Port Vale - 23rd

Won: 0; Drawn: 2; Lost: 4; Points: 2. Photo: Morgan Harlow

Won: 1; Drawn: 0; Lost: 5; Points: 3.

4. Accrington - 22nd

Won: 1; Drawn: 0; Lost: 5; Points: 3. Photo: Naomi Baker

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