Accrington Stanley FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' Three points are at stake. Accrington Stanley FC host Portsmouth FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Accrington Stanley FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Wham Stadium. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Anton Walkes has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 15 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' It’s high time John Coleman made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' Dion Charles is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Accrington Stanley FC so far.
- 35' Against the run of play, Ronan Curtis has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 40' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 44' What a moment for Ellis Harrison! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
- 49' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Accrington Stanley FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 54' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 59' It looks like no one’s ball. Accrington Stanley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' A goal from the Northern Ireland international Dion Charles! He fires home on 62 to make it 1-2!
- 65' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Marcus Harness departs to be replaced by Brett Pitman.
- 69' Magnificent from Colby Bishop! That is 93 goals in 5 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 74' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Accrington Stanley FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 77' What a strike from Colby Bishop! The score is 3-2.
- 78' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 83' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 88' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 89' Poor challenge from Sam Finley. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' A change in the Accrington Stanley FC ranks — Colby Bishop exits the field as Offrande Zanzala enters on 90.
- The final score is 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 |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Colby Bishop | 3 |
| George Hirst | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Joe Pigott | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Sean Raggett | 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.