This is the first league meeting between Portsmouth and West Bromwich Albion since a 2-2 draw in the Premier League back in April 2009.

Outside of the Premier League, Portsmouth and West Brom last faced in February 2002, with the Baggies winning 5-0 with goals from Jason Roberts (x2), Larus Sigurdsson, Scott Dobie and Igor Balis.

Portsmouth have had just 46 touches in the opposition box in the Championship this season, 14 fewer than anyone else. 45% of Pompey’s efforts at goal have come from outside the box (15/33), the third-highest percentage of any team. Meanwhile, opponents West Brom have had both the fewest shots from outside the box (7) and lowest percentage of outside the box attempts (17%).

In their opening four league games this season, West Brom have picked up 10 points (W3 D1). The Baggies are looking to win as many as four of their first five games in a season for just a third time this century, doing so in 2003-04 (W4 L1) and 2021-22 (W4 D1).

West Brom forward Josh Maja has been involved in more Championship goals than any other player this season (4 goals, 1 assist), scoring with 50% of his attempts at goal so far (4/8).

Sky Bet Championship: Pre-match stat pack

Sky Bet Championship: Pre-match stat pack