A fair result between two closely contested sides.There was little to separate these two sides in a match between to Champions League hopefuls. Aston Villa were favourites only on home advantage and both sides had their fair share of chances.

In the second half it was Villa that dominated but could not find the back of the net. Sean Davis was sent of for Portsmouth and were forced back to defend in the dying minutes.

Final score Aston Villa 0 Portsmouth 0.