Accrington Stanley FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 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 Matthew Parry
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Danny Gratton
- Referee Robert Madley
- Referee Ben Speedie
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 24 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 20 Apr | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Apr | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 24 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Swindon Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Apr | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Apr | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
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' What a night it is going to be! Accrington Stanley FC welcome Portsmouth FC for this crunch clash at Wham Stadium.
- 5' It’s high time Danny Cowley made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' Colby Bishop is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 16' Colby Bishop does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 21' Sean McConville has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 26' The home supporters are growing impatient. Accrington Stanley FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 31' England international Harvey Rodgers has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' The 30-year-old George Byers has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 41' Accrington Stanley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 43' A goal from the Australia international Cameron Burgess! He fires home on 43 to make it 2-1!
- 46' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. James Bolton is replaced by Ryan Williams.
- 49' John Marquis does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 50' Brilliant from the ! John Marquis makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 50.
- 54' What an equalizer from Ryan Williams!
- 59' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Callum Johnson by Paul Downing on 61 minute.
- 66' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Craig MacGillivray made 375 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 68' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Charlie Daniels on, George Byers off on 68 minutes.
- 73' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 76' Accrington Stanley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Paul Smyth is hanging Harvey Rodgers on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' Ben Barclay needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 84' Ronan Curtis was booked on 84.
- 84' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harvey White is hanging Marcus Harness on the field on 84 minute.
- 86' Andy Cannon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 86.
- 90' Goal! John Marquis scores his 95 goal in 239 matches.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Ben Barclay. He receives a Yellow card.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 2
- 4
- 40
- 28
-
18
Harvey Rodgers ↓ Paul Smyth 76'
- 11
- 32
- 36
- 19
- 8
Bench
-
7
Paul Smyth ↑ 76'
-
10
Joe Pritchard ↑ 68'
- 26
- 37
- 21
- 14
- 13
Coach
John Coleman
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
8
Ben Close ↓ Andy Cannon 46'
- 1
- 11
-
16
George Byers ↓ Charlie Daniels 68'
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Harvey White 84'
- 9
- 20
-
13
James Bolton ↓ Ryan Williams 46'
-
2
Callum Johnson ↓ Paul Downing 61'
- 15
Bench
-
21
Charlie Daniels ↑ 68'
-
5
Paul Downing ↑ 61'
-
7
Ryan Williams ↑ 46'
-
14
Andy Cannon ↑ 46'
- 22
-
23
Harvey White ↑ 84'
- 40
Coach
Danny Cowley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Colby Bishop | 3 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Joe Pigott | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Sean Raggett | 2 |
| George Hirst | 2 |
Head to Head
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2021-04-27
Accrington Stanley FC
3–3
Portsmouth FC
D
2021-04-24
Sunderland AFC
3–3
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2021-04-20
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2021-04-17
Rochdale AFC
3–1
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2021-04-13
Blackpool FC
0–0
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2021-04-10
Accrington Stanley FC
1–5
AFC Wimbledon
L
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.78
Accrington Stanley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Accrington Stanley FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
55%
Accrington Stanley FC or Portsmouth FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Accrington Stanley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.4%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Accrington Stanley FC
| Handicap | Accrington Stanley FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.