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- Southampton could not resist mocking their rivals with a post on social media
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Portsmouth’s home clash with Millwall was dramatically postponed on Wednesday after a power cut plunged Fratton Park into darkness.
Pompey, who have not made the brightest of starts on their return to the Championship, were forced to postpone the Championship match after the lights went out minutes before kick-off in their 21,000-seater stadium.
The game, which was due to start at 7.45pm, marks Portsmouth’s second postponement in a row after Saturday’s clash against Blackburn was called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
Fans were left to sit in darkness for almost an hour until an announcement was made by the Championship club, who confirmed the match will be rescheduled.
‘Tonight’s match against Millwall has been postponed for safety reasons due circumstances beyond the club’s control. We will update fans further in due course,’ Portsmouth posted on social media at 8.41pm.
Gosport Borough, who are a non-league club local to Portsmouth, also had their match postponed on Wednesday evening due to a floodlights issue.
Portsmouth’s Championship clash with Millwall was postponed after a power cut at Fratton Park
The game, which was due to start at 7.45pm, marks Portsmouth’s second postponement in a row after Saturday’s clash against Blackburn was called off due to a waterlogged pitch
Fans were forced to sit in darkness for an hour in the stadium before the game was postponed
Pompey ironically posted a video to social media previewing the game just hours before kick-off with the caption ‘under the lights’.
The club’s own fans swiftly reacted to the post by mocking their bad luck.
‘The irony,’ one supporter posted on X.
‘This aged well,’ a second added.
Another said, mockingly: ‘What lights?’
Portsmouth’s bitter rivals Southampton chimed in with a post of their own after the match was postponed, showing a picture of fully lit St Mary’s with the same caption ‘under the lights’.
John Mousinho’s slipped to rock bottom in the Championship as a result, four points from a safety with their two postponed games in hand.
Pompey ironically posted a video previewing the game with the caption ‘under the lights’
Fans were quick to mock Portsmouth’s post on social media after Fratton Park’s power cut
Rivals Southampton couldn’t resist getting involved, mocking Pompey with a post of their own
Of the 15 matches played so far, the League One champions have only won twice, drawing six and losing seven.
Millwall, meanwhile, remained on 24 points – twice as many as Portsmouth – as they continue their bid for Premier League promotion.
