Adrian Segecic scored a maiden EFL hat‑trick as Portsmouth demolished Stoke 3‑1 at the bet 365 Stadium. The Australian‑born Croatian opened the scoreline with a left‑footed strike in the 32nd minute, then added a second just before the break. His third came eight minutes from time, sealing a historic first win for Pompey at the former City ground in today.

Stoke, who topped the table earlier, fell into their eighth consecutive bottom‑half finish since relegation from the Premier League in 2018. Pompey, already free of relegation fears, returned to action after a 5‑1 loss to Coventry that secured Frank Lampard’s side the Championship title. John Mousinho’s side made five changes, including a debut for goalkeeper Ben Killip in today.

The victory lifts Portsmouth into a comfortable mid‑table position, while Stoke’s decline underscores the need for a rebuild. Segecic’s performance, his fourth goal in two games, cements his reputation as a rising star. With the season winding down, Pompey can celebrate a win that echoes their last triumph at the old Victoria Ground in 1995 in history today again.