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Jake Humphrey introduces live coverage of the Championship clash between Portsmouth and Southampton at Fratton Park. Just 18 months ago Portsmouth were a Premier League club, two divisions above their fierce rivals. However, after winning League One last season, the Saints have had little difficulty in making the step up to the Championship, meaning they could be on course for back-to-back promotions under boss Nigel Adkins. Portsmouth have found life in the second tier of English football more difficult since their relegation from the top flight in 2010, and their season has been disrupted by the departure of manager Steve Cotterill to Nottingham Forest.