PORTSMOUTH, England (Interstat) — Swansea City AFC opened its English Championship season with a 2-1 road victory over Portsmouth on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Fratton Park.

The visitors built a two-goal lead with first-half strikes from substitutes Ethan Galbraith in the 26th minute and Josh Key in the 39th. Portsmouth’s Jacob Brown cut the deficit in the 64th, assisted by Madiodio Dia, but the home side could not find an equalizer.

The result defied pre-match projections, as statistical models heavily favored Portsmouth. Swansea begins its campaign with a win, while Portsmouth starts with a loss.