The mood at Fratton Park has transformed in less than a week. From staring into the relegation abyss last Saturday, Portsmouth now have Championship survival firmly in their sights after a crucial 2-1 victory over Ipswich Town.

This wasn't a lucky escape; it was a statement performance. Against a talented Ipswich side pushing for promotion, Pompey showcased the resilience and tactical discipline that defined their best nights last season. They defended as a unit, took their chances clinically, and managed the game with a maturity that has sometimes been missing this campaign.

For the fans, the feeling is palpable: safety is now within touching distance. The win, following a gritty away victory at Middlesbrough, has created a vital four-point buffer above the drop zone. The atmosphere crackled with the kind of belief that can propel a team over the finish line.

But in the Championship, momentum is everything. The challenge now is to prove this consistency is real. The next test is a massive one: a trip to face a desperate Leicester City, who need all three points in their own promotion chase. How Pompey handle a side that must attack will be the ultimate measure of their growth. For now, though, they've earned the right to dream of securing their status and building for next season.