EFL fans mistook a substitute for a STUNT DOUBLE in bizarre scenes on Sunday.
The confusion occurred during the heated South Coast derby between Southampton and Portsmouth.
Portsmouth’s goalkeepers are the spitting image of one another
Pompey keeper Nicolas Schmid was forced off after suffering a first half injury.
And he was replaced by deputy Ben Killip, with the pair sharing an embrace as they switched over.
It was an eye-catching sub as Schmid and Killip bore a striking similarity with one another.
They both have curly blond hair and beards, prompting confusion for viewers at home.
One reacted saying: “I swear Portsmouth just bought on a stunt double for their keeper. Absolute doppelganger.”
Another added: “Should have just swapped them at half time without anyone knowing.”
A third wrote: “Bit unfair cloning your starting GK, Pompey.”
And another commented: “Had me questioning my sanity.”
The incident took place during Portsmouth’s 0-0 draw with Southampton in the South Coast derby.
Shortly afterwards the match was interrupted by a pitch invader, who made it as far as the halfway line and appeared to gesture towards the away fans.
Saints also aimed a cheeky dig at their rivals by unveiling a provocative tifo before the match, showing James Beattie celebrating a goal against Pompey in 2003.
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