The South Coast derby between Southampton and Portsmouth takes place on Sunday, October 11, at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, with kick-off at 12pm BST.
Free-to-air TV and streaming
Fans without a paid TV package can watch the entire Championship match free-to-air across England and Wales on ITV1, while viewers in Scotland can tune in on STV. Coverage begins live on both free channels at 11.30am BST, offering 30 minutes of pre-match build-up, team news and tactical analysis before the midday start.
Non-subscription streaming is available free of charge via the ITVX platform and the STV Player on mobile devices, smart televisions, tablets and web browsers.
Sky Sports and radio options
Sky Sports subscribers can watch the derby live in high definition on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, or in 4K via Sky Sports Ultra HDR with the required UHD add-on. Subscribers can also stream the match through the Sky Go app, while non-subscribers can purchase a NOW Sports Day or Month Membership for online access.
Local radio commentary for Hampshire listeners is provided by BBC Radio Solent and Portsmouth's community station Express FM on 93.7FM, with nationwide audio on talkSPORT 2.
Recent head-to-head record
The most recent meeting between the rivals took place on January 25, 2026, at Fratton Park and ended 1-1, following a 0-0 draw at St Mary's Stadium in September 2025. The last four league meetings between the sides, dating back to 2011, have all ended in draws.
