Accrington Stanley FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Accrington Stanley FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Wham Stadium.
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Newhouse
- Referee David Benton
- Referee Martin Coy
- Referee Chris Isherwood
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Dec | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Nov | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 7–1 | W |
| 16 Nov | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Nov | Coventry City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Oct | Gillingham FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 07 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Nov | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Nov | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Southend United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Accrington Stanley FC vs Portsmouth FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' The 27-year-old Ross Sykes has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Josef Bursik needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' GOAL! Ronan Curtis scores on 35. Assisted by Marcus Harness
- 40' Accrington Stanley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 44' The deadlock is broken! Ellis Harrison gets on the scoresheet on 44 minutes.
- 49' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 54' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 59' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 62' GOAL! Dion Charles fires home to make it 1-2!
- 65' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Marcus Harness departs to be replaced by Brett Pitman.
- 69' What composure from Colby Bishop! The England international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 74' It is a cagey affair so far. Accrington Stanley FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 77' The England Colby Bishop breaks the deadlock on 77 minutes. 3-2!
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ross McCrorie on 78.
- 83' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 88' Jordan Clark has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 42 cards already picked up this season.
- 89' The referee shows Accrington Stanley FC player a Yellow card on 89.
- 90' The Accrington Stanley FC bench stirs into life. Colby Bishop is withdrawn and Offrande Zanzala gets his opportunity.
- Full Time. Accrington Stanley FC beats Portsmouth FC
Lineups
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 28
- 3
- 5
- 2
- 7
-
8
Sam Finley ↓ Sadou Diallo 90'
- 32
-
19
Colby Bishop ↓ Offrande Zanzala 90'
- 30
- 36
Bench
- 1
- 18
-
9
Offrande Zanzala ↑ 90'
- 23
- 6
-
42
Sadou Diallo ↑ 90'
- 34
Coach
John Coleman
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 33
- 2
- 1
- 11
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Brett Pitman 65'
- 22
-
10
John Marquis ↓ Ryan Williams 65'
- 20
- 13
- 15
Bench
- 35
- 26
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 65'
- 5
-
7
Ryan Williams ↑ 65'
- 14
- 31
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Colby Bishop | 3 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Sean Raggett | 2 |
| George Hirst | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Joe Pigott | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
Head to Head
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2019-12-14
Accrington Stanley FC
4–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2019-12-07
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–1
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2019-11-23
Accrington Stanley FC
7–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2019-11-16
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2019-11-02
Coventry City FC
0–0
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2019-10-26
Accrington Stanley FC
0–1
Gillingham FC
L
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.1
Accrington Stanley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 62% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Accrington Stanley FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
Accrington Stanley FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
44%
Accrington Stanley FC or Portsmouth FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.3%
1 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
5.3%
3 – 2
3.9%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC
| Handicap | Accrington Stanley FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 17% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 22% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.