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 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Accrington Stanley FC launch into their encounter with Portsmouth FC.
- 5' Accrington Stanley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 10' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Dion Charles suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Ross Sykes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' 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.
- 35' What a strike from Ronan Curtis! The score is 0-1.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Coleman will be considering his options from the bench.
- 44' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ellis Harrison makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 49' Accrington Stanley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 54' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 59' The home supporters are growing impatient. Accrington Stanley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 62' Dion Charles adds to his 1 season tally! Accrington Stanley FC lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
- 65' Brett Pitman has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marcus Harness on 65 minute.
- 69' A stunning finish from Colby Bishop — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 74' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 77' Colby Bishop has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
- 78' Poor challenge from Ross McCrorie. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 83' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan Clark made 231 appearances and scored 34 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Accrington Stanley FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 89' Accrington Stanley FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
- 90' A tactical swap from Accrington Stanley FC — Offrande Zanzala on, Colby Bishop off on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 4-1.
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 |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 3 |
| Ronan Curtis | 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.