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Blackpool FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Blackpool FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Sat 11 Aug 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 46' Gareth Evans
Y 69' Tom Naylor
Paudie O'Connor 74' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Blackpool FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Matthew Parry
  • Referee Kevin Mulraine
  • Referee Graeme Fyvie
  • Referee Ross Joyce

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

4
2
1
Blackpool FC 7 games · Avg 1.7 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-11 Blackpool FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Aug Portsmouth FC H 1–2 L
04 Aug Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–0 D
17 Nov FC Alashkert H 2–2 D
20 Oct Celtic FC A 0–1 L
07 Oct MOL Fehervar FC H 2–1 W
24 Sep Vikingur Gota A 2–1 W
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Aug Blackpool FC A 2–1 W
04 Aug Luton Town FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Blackpool FC to score. At the same time, Portsmouth FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
  • 9' Ronan Curtis puts Portsmouth FC on the lead.
  • 14' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 19' Oliver Hawkins, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 24' Mark Howard has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 29' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 34' The 28-year-old Paudie O'Connor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 39' England international Chris Taylor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 44' Portsmouth FC have won 525 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 46' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gareth Evans.
  • 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 384 games and scored 466 goals.
  • 56' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
  • 59' What a moment for Ronan Curtis! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 60' John O'Sullivan gets the nod from Blackpool FC. He replaces Harry Pritchard and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 65' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 66' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Ben Close is replaced by Daniel Rose.
  • 69' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tom Naylor.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Armand Gnanduillet. He replaces Marc Bola on 72 minute.
  • 74' Blackpool FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 74.
  • 79' David Wheeler is replacing Jamal Lowe for the Portsmouth FC side.
  • 81' A stunning finish from Matthew Clarke — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 86' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joe Bunney is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Portsmouth FC take all three points.

Lineups

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Terry McPhillips

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26 Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Blackpool FC or Portsmouth FC 72% + Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Blackpool FC31% Draw28% Portsmouth FC41%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 52%
48%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Blackpool FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
69%
Blackpool FC or Portsmouth FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Blackpool FC23% Draw46% Portsmouth FC31%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC

Handicap Blackpool FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 17% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 21% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.