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 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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' Temperatures are rising at Wham Stadium as Accrington Stanley FC face off against Portsmouth FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Dion Charles is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Accrington Stanley FC so far.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' Accrington Stanley FC have won 314 goals from 231 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Seamus Conneely has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' The deadlock is broken! Ronan Curtis gets on the scoresheet on 35 minutes.
- 40' Accrington Stanley FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 44' The Wales Ellis Harrison breaks the deadlock on 44 minutes. 0-2!
- 49' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 59' It’s high time John Coleman made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 62' Dion Charles doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 65' Marcus Harness makes way for Brett Pitman at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 69' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Colby Bishop makes it 2-2.
- 74' England international John Marquis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 77' The deadlock is broken! Colby Bishop gets on the scoresheet on 77 minutes.
- 78' Ross McCrorie has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 83' Both keepers have barely been tested. Accrington Stanley FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 88' Accrington Stanley FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 89' A moment of madness from Sam Finley on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Accrington Stanley FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Offrande Zanzala gets the nod from Accrington Stanley FC. He replaces Colby Bishop and will look to change the dynamic.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Accrington Stanley FC take all three points.
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.