Barnsley FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Barnsley FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Oakwell Stadium.
- Barnsley FC 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Neil Hair
- Referee Harry Lennard
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Jonathan Moss
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Southend United FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 27 Nov | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 24 Nov | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Southend United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Walsall FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Portsmouth FC get us underway at Oakwell Stadium.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Dimitri Cavare made 385 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Craig MacGillivray, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 17' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Cameron McGeehan.
- 20' The referee has no hesitation. Tom Naylor is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 20.
- 25' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 35' 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.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Barnsley FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cauley Woodrow on 41.
- 43' Gareth Evans doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Jacob Brown. He replaces Dimitri Cavare on 46 minute.
- 51' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' The 31-year-old Cauley Woodrow has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Cauley Woodrow doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 63' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — George Moncur exits the field as Lloyd Isgrove enters on 63.
- 68' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 68 minutes.
- 69' Controversy at the stadium! Ronan Curtis argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 74' Dani Pinillos has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 75' Anton Walkes is replacing Ronan Curtis for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 80' The whistle greets Brad Potts as he departs to be replaced by Mamadou Thiam.
- 85' Barnsley FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Lee Brown.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 5
-
12
Dimitri Cavare ↓ Jacob Brown 46'
- 23
-
10
George Moncur ↓ Lloyd Isgrove 63'
-
20
Brad Potts ↓ Mamadou Thiam 80'
- 19
- 25
- 8
- 27
Bench
- 6
-
11
Lloyd Isgrove ↑ 63'
-
26
Mamadou Thiam ↑ 80'
- 29
-
33
Jacob Brown ↑ 46'
- 21
- 35
Coach
Daniel Stendel
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 7
- 16
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 26
- 9
- 3
- 15
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Anton Walkes 75'
Bench
- 37
- 35
- 6
- 33
- 17
-
2
Anton Walkes ↑ 75'
- 8
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 4 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
| Barry Cotter | 1 |
| Callum Styles | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Conor Shaughnessy | 1 |
Head to Head
Barnsley FC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12
Barnsley FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Barnsley FC or Portsmouth FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Barnsley FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
63%
Barnsley FC or Portsmouth FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.4%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 0
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Barnsley FC
| Handicap | Barnsley FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.