Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho publicly apologized to the Cardiff City squad following an incident involving Portsmouth supporters during their Championship match at Fratton Park. The apology comes in the wake of reports concerning spectator behavior directed toward the visiting team during the game.

While the specific details of the fan incident remain limited in initial reports, the focus has been on the club's response to the conduct of their supporters. Mousinho addressed the matter directly, expressing regret for the situation and emphasizing that such behavior does not reflect the standards of the club. The incident has drawn attention to fan conduct protocols within the Championship, though neither club has provided a detailed account of the specific actions taken by the fans involved.

Currently, there is no public disagreement between the clubs regarding the occurrence of the incident, as both parties appear to acknowledge that an event took place. However, the lack of granular detail regarding the nature of the fan interaction—whether it involved verbal abuse, physical interference, or other disruptive behavior—leaves the full scope of the incident unclear. Portsmouth has indicated they are looking into the matter, but official statements from Cardiff City regarding the impact on their players have been minimal at this stage.