Championship rivals Portsmouth and Southampton compete in one of the UK’s most intense local derbies, with both teams experiencing victories and defeats throughout the years.

In September 2019, Saints fans had the upper hand over Pompey fans as their team won 4-0 at Fratton Park in the Carabao Cup, with Danny Ings scoring twice.

In contrast, Portsmouth fans will remember their club’s 4-1 FA Cup victory over Southampton in 2010, which featured late goals from Aruna Dindane, Nadir Belhadj, and Jamie O’Hara.

The two Hampshire clubs drew 0-0 in the second tier in September, but both will be looking to win at Fratton Park this Sunday.

Ahead of their forthcoming Championship clash, Football League World asked ChatGPT where the Pompey-Saints derby stands among the UK’s most intense football rivalries.

According to artificial intelligence, Portsmouth v Southampton is comparable to Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday.

Both Portsmouth and Southampton are having disappointing seasons in the Championship, with the Saints unlikely to reach the play-offs and Pompey fighting for survival.

Meanwhile, when FLW asked ChatGPT where the Hampshire rivalry ranks among the UK’s biggest footballing derbies, the AI tool said it doesn’t belong in the same conversation as ‘untouchable giants’ like the North West rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United or Glasgow’s famous Old Firm Derby.

ChatGPT went on to say that while Pompey vs Saints isn’t as well-known as rivalries like Newcastle United vs Sunderland or Leeds United vs Manchester United, in terms of pure animosity, it belongs in the same debate.

Furthermore, AI stated that the Hampshire rivalry is comparable to matches such as Sheffield United vs Sheffield Wednesday and Nottingham Forest v Derby County.

Both Fratton Park faithful and Southampton fans may agree with ChatGPT that, when compared to matchups such as Bristol City v Bristol Rovers and Swansea City v Cardiff City, Pompey against Saints is one of the most unpleasant of similar-sized derbies.

The AI tool also stated that Portsmouth and Southampton’s rivalry is larger than those shared by Brighton and Crystal Palace, Fulham and Chelsea, and the Midlands derby between Leicester City and Coventry City.

Portsmouth can establish significant momentum with a win versus Southampton.

Pompey against Saints is one of the most famous derbies in British football, and Sunday’s game is very important for John Mousinho’s team.

Ahead of the weekend’s action, Mousinho’s side is just one point clear of the Championship relegation zone, despite gaining four points from their last two games, a win over Sheffield Wednesday and a draw with Watford.

A win over their bitter rivals would significantly strengthen Pompey’s survival chances and push them to within four points of Southampton.

Meanwhile, a defeat for the Saints in such a high-profile game would put pressure on manager Tonda Eckert, who has struggled to maintain consistency despite his team’s play-off ambitions.