FA Cup Match Preview: Portsmouth v Sunderland
- Ceri Norris
- Feb 6, 2025
- 2 min read
In 5 previous meetings, Sunderland are the team which dominated the stats against Portsmouth. Sunderland have won 3 out of the past 5 against Pompey, with a 2-2 draw being their most recent match played back in December 2024. It’s safe to say that the fortune of the game is leaning towards The Black Cats.
Pompey have lost 3 of their past 5 matches. Their only win comes from 1-3 away win against Blackburn Rovers back in the 4th round of the FA Cup and their last draw comes from the 2-2 game against Sunderland back in December. Currently in the Championship, Pompey sit 11th in the table 4 points from safety. Captain Hannah Haughton is certainly one to watch and since 2018 has made 135 appearances for Portsmouth. She was the first ever women’s player to pen a pro deal for the club since the transformation to full time back in June 2024. Megan Hornby is also known to be a stand out player after arriving from Blackburn Rovers last season. In their search for the Championship, Hornby had netted 7 goals and registered 5 assists in 18 games. It’s safe to say that Portsmouth will be fancying their chances against Sunderland to progress to the next round of the FA Cup…
The Black Cats have won 2 of their last 5, recording 2 draws and 1 loss also. Sunderland thumped Exeter 7-1 in the 4th round of the FA Cup and beat Southampton 2-0 in the Championship, however lost 1-0 to Birmingham. Sunderland sit 6th in the Championship with 21 points, missing out on fifth place due to their Goal Difference. Youngster Mary McAteer is certainly a star for the future. The young Welshwoman signed for SAFC at the start of the 23-24 season and scored 6 goals in her debut season in the Championship. Ahead of the successful campaign, she made her national debut for Wales in 2023. Legendary Grace McCatty is also a key player for the team. McCatty announced her retirement from professional football back in April 2024, but after 111 times for Sunderland, she has decided to join once again until the remainder of the season. Sunderland will be looking to capitalise on their good form against Portsmouth to progress through to the next round.
The game is set to be played Sunday 9th February with a kick off at 2pm. Westleigh Park is the venue for the FA Cup, and will determine who will progress into the quarter final…
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