Latest Portsmouth News from Football Latest.co.ukTown fell to their second defeat of the season as they were beaten 2-1 by Middlesbrough at the Riverside to send the home side back to the top of the Championship. Cedric Kipre’s own goal in first-half injury time gave Boro the lead, George Hirst having seen a penalty saved moments earlier, before Morgan Whittaker added a second 10 minutes into the second half, prior to Dara O’Shea pulling one back for the Blues on 76, but Town were unable to find a second goal. Cedric Kipre’s own goal just before the break has given Middlesbrough a 1-0 half-time lead over the Blues at the Riverside, George Hirst having seen a penalty saved shortly beforehand. Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna is aware that his side will face a tough test away at Championship high-flyers Middlesbrough tonight (8pm). Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says winger Josh Murphy is unlikely to return until Pompey host Stoke on 25 October. Ipswich Town are back in Championship action this evening, travelling to the Riverside Stadium to play Middlesbrough. Alex Jones previews the match. Ipswich Town take on Middlesbrough, at the Riverside, in their latest Championship match on Friday night. Stuart Watson predicts Kieran McKenna's starting XI. Portsmouth defender Regan Poole feels the Blues "are not too far away" the quality of the top sides in the Championship this season. The pick of the stats ahead of Middlesbrough v Ipswich Town Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards believes the Blues will be the toughest test his second-placed side have had so far this season. Portsmouth boss John Mousinho says winger Josh Murphy is unlikely to return until Pompey host Stoke on 25 October. Premier LeagueChampionshipLeague OneLeague Two |