Burnley vs Portsmouth LIVE: Championship result, final score and reaction

Turf Moor, the stadium where Burnley Football Club plays (Getty Images)

Stay tuned for live updates as Burnley takes on Portsmouth in the Championship today.

The second tier of English football is becoming more competitive, making it an engaging and thrilling league. At the end of the season, teams have the chance to secure a spot in the Premier League.

After being relegated last season, Luton, Burnley, and Sheffield United find themselves back in the second division this year, with hopes of contending for play-off positions. They will face competition from Norwich City, a growing Coventry team, and Leeds United, who reached the play-off finals but fell short. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the standings, Wayne Rooney is determined to turn around Plymouth's fortunes after their close call with relegation last year. Portsmouth and Derby, along with Oxford, who triumphed in the play-off final, have been promoted from League One.

Stay tuned for real-time updates from today's match in the live blog below.

Burnley FC secured a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth FC.

The game is over, with Burnley defeating Portsmouth 2-1.

The match wraps up with Burnley taking the victory over Portsmouth, finishing at 2-1.

Zian Flemming from Burnley committed a foul.

Luca Koleosho from Burnley committed a foul.

Goal! Burnley leads 2-1 against Portsmouth. Josh Brownhill found the net with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, placing the ball in the bottom left corner. The goal was set up by Joe Worrall after a set piece play.

CJ Egan-Riley from Burnley earns a free kick on the right side of the field.

Substitution for Burnley: Jay Rodriguez comes on for Lyle Foster.

Effort denied. Sam Silvera (Portsmouth) took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was stopped in the top left corner. He was set up by a header from Matt Ritchie.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be 8 minutes of stoppage time.

Zian Flemming from Burnley is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive area.

The wait is over. They're prepared to move forward.

The game was postponed due to an injury to Sam Silvera from Portsmouth.

Foul committed by CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley).

Josh Brownhill from Burnley had a chance to score with a header from the middle of the box, but he sent it wide to the right. The cross was set up by Jeremy Sarmiento.

Offside call against Burnley. Josh Brownhill is flagged for being offside.

Substitution for Burnley: Josh Laurent comes on to take the place of Josh Cullen.

Offside decision against Burnley. Lyle Foster finds himself in an offside position.

Zian Flemming from Burnley receives a yellow card.

Jordan Williams from Portsmouth receives a yellow card.

Substitution for Portsmouth: Harvey Blair comes on in place of Christian Saydee.

Substitution at Portsmouth: Sam Silvera comes on for Callum Lang due to an injury.

Substitution for Portsmouth: Jordan Williams comes on in place of Zak Swanson.

The wait is over. They’re prepared to move forward.

The game was halted due to an injury to Callum Lang from Portsmouth.

Jeremy Sarmiento from Burnley committed a foul.

Substitution at Portsmouth: Matt Ritchie comes on for Paddy Lane.

Jeremy Sarmiento from Burnley committed a foul.

The attempt was stopped. Josh Cullen from Burnley took a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked.

Corner kick awarded to Burnley. Connor Ogilvie is credited with the concession.

The attempt was stopped. Luca Koleosho from Burnley took a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it was blocked. He received support from CJ Egan-Riley.

The attempt was stopped. Zian Flemming from Burnley took a shot with his right foot from the middle of the box, but it was blocked.

Lyle Foster from Burnley committed a foul.

Goal! It's 1-1 between Burnley and Portsmouth. Jeremy Sarmiento from Burnley found the back of the net with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, sending the ball to the bottom right corner. He was assisted by Josh Brownhill.

Substitution for Burnley: Zian Flemming comes on for Hannibal Mejbri.

Substitution for Burnley: Jeremy Sarmiento comes on in place of Jaidon Anthony.

Substitution at Portsmouth: Andre Dozzell comes on for Freddie Potts.

Luca Koleosho from Burnley had a chance to score but his right-footed shot from the side of the box went over the goal after a corner kick.

Corner awarded to Burnley after Callum Lang allowed a goal kick.

Foul committed by CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley).

Chance wasted. CJ Egan-Riley (Burnley) headed the ball from the right side of the six-yard area.

Offside situation for Portsmouth. Callum Lang is flagged for being in an offside position.

The attempt was stopped. Lyle Foster from Burnley headed the ball from the middle of the box, but it was caught by the goalkeeper at the top center of the net. Jaidon Anthony provided the assist with a cross.

Foul committed by Josh Brownhill (Burnley).

Shot denied. Josh Brownhill from Burnley had his right-foot shot from outside the penalty area stopped. Lyle Foster provided the assist.

Josh Murphy from Portsmouth receives a yellow card.

Foul committed by Josh Murphy from Portsmouth.

Hannibal Mejbri from Burnley earns a free kick on the right side of the field.

Lucas Pires from Burnley earns a free kick in the defensive area.

The second half is underway with the score at Burnley 0, Portsmouth 1.

The first half concludes with Burnley trailing 0 to Portsmouth's 1.

Lyle Foster from Burnley had a chance but his header from the middle of the box went over the goal. The assist came from Luca Koleosho, who provided the cross.

Offside call against Portsmouth. Christian Saydee has been flagged for being in an offside position.

The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.

Foul committed by CJ Egan-Riley of Burnley.

Goal! It's Burnley 0, Portsmouth 1. Callum Lang from Portsmouth scored with a left-footed shot from just a short distance, sending the ball right into the top center of the net. Paddy Lane provided the assist.

Missed opportunity. Lyle Foster from Burnley headed the ball from the middle of the box, but it went over the top and to the left. The cross came from Josh Brownhill.

The attempt was thwarted. Hannibal Mejbri from Burnley took a shot with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked.

Corner awarded to Burnley after Regan Poole allowed the ball out.

Shot denied. Jaidon Anthony from Burnley had a left-footed attempt from the left side of the box, but it was blocked.

The shot was stopped. Jaidon Anthony from Burnley took a right-footed attempt from the left side of the box, but it was saved in the bottom left corner.

Lyle Foster from Burnley had a shot with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but it went off target.

The wait is over. They are now prepared to move forward.

Postponement of the game (Burnley).

Josh Cullen from Burnley receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.

Foul committed by Josh Cullen from Burnley.

Lyle Foster's attempt was stopped. He took a right-footed shot from the middle of the area, but it was defended well. The chance was set up by a cross from Luca Koleosho.

Lucas Pires from Burnley had a go at goal with his left foot from outside the penalty area, but his shot flew over the bar. He was set up by Luca Koleosho.

Foul committed by Joe Worrall (Burnley).

Foul committed by Hannibal Mejbri (Burnley).

Josh Murphy from Portsmouth earns a free kick in the defensive zone.

Connor Ogilvie from Portsmouth narrowly misses the goal as he heads the ball off the right post from just a short distance. The delivery came from Marlon Pack, who sent in a cross after a corner kick.

Corner kick awarded to Portsmouth, taken after Lucas Pires committed a foul.

The shot was stopped. Christian Saydee from Portsmouth tried to score with his right foot from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. Zak Swanson provided the assist.

Foul committed by Josh Brownhill of Burnley.

Foul committed by Lucas Pires (Burnley).

The wait is over. They are all set to move forward.

The match was on hold due to an injury sustained by Paddy Lane from Portsmouth.

Corner kick taken at Portsmouth. It was allowed by Lucas Pires.

Offside position for Portsmouth. Callum Lang has been flagged for being offside.

Corner awarded to Burnley after a shot from Callum Lang was saved.

Missed opportunity. Josh Murphy (Portsmouth) took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went over the goal and to the right.

The wait is over. They are prepared to move forward.

The match was paused due to an injury sustained by Will Norris from Portsmouth.

Offside call against Portsmouth. Connor Ogilvie has been ruled offside.

Lyle Foster from Burnley committed a foul.

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