In a thrilling Championship match at Fratton Park, Sunderland claimed a 3-1 victory over Portsmouth last Saturday. Ian Poveda couldn’t resist a playful jab at Portsmouth on social media post-match.

Sunderland secured the win with an own goal and goals from Alan Browne and Romaine Mundle, earning Régis Le Bris’ team a well-deserved three points. Luke O’Nien scored a late consolation own goal for Portsmouth, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.

Poveda, a new addition to Sunderland this summer, made his debut as a substitute against Portsmouth, contributing to the team’s impressive winning streak in the league, which now stands at four matches including victories over Cardiff City, Sheffield Wednesday, and Burnley.

After the game, Poveda playfully teased Portsmouth on Instagram, cleverly referencing their history as a maritime hotspot and renowned dockyard. Sharing his excitement about his return to the field, Poveda humorously mentioned, “Happy to finally get some minutes on the pitch and contribute. There’s nothing quite like helping Sunderland sink ships down south. @sunderlandafc ⚓️🔴⚪️”