A result against Leeds would be 'massive' - Mousinho

John Mousinho became Portsmouth boss in January 2023

John Mousinho says it would be a "massive achievement" if Portsmouth could avoid defeat at home to Championship leaders Leeds on Sunday (12:00 GMT).

Pompey played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Elland Road in their first game following promotion from League One in August, but the Blues boss says they have "moved on significantly" since then.

Mousinho told BBC Radio Solent: "It felt like we could have won the game but we could have lost it too considering the number of chances they had.

"It was an absolute whirlwind introduction for everybody at the club to the Championship. We could have been four down in about 10 minutes.

"It was a rollercoaster of a game but we have moved on significantly from then as a squad and a side."

Pompey go into the weekend with an eight-point cushion over the relegation zone with 11 games to play, but Mousinho knows his side will have his work cut out against Daniel Farke's title-chasers.

"They're the best team in the league," Mousinho added.

"They have got a huge amount of talent in the squad and coming off the bench. We saw that on the opening day of the season and we've seen it consistently throughout the season.

"They've been right at the top of their game for large parts of the season. We expect a really tough test.

"The positive for us is that we're playing at home and it's very difficult for any side to come to Fratton Park – we have to make sure it's difficult for Leeds and we don't give them an easy ride.

"It's really important we get a good base in the game and are solid to start off with. We'll make it as difficult as possible for Leeds to get their game going. It would be a massive achievement if we can get something."

Mousinho also revealed Australian striker Thomas Waddingham is '50-50' to return to the squad after a groin problem which has seen him miss Portsmouth's past five games.