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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 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

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
0% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Blackpool FC launch into their encounter with Portsmouth FC.
  • 5' The 32-year-old Jamal Lowe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 9' Against the run of play, Ronan Curtis has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 14' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 19' It looks like no one’s ball. Blackpool FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 24' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 29' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 34' Blackpool FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
  • 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
  • 44' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 46' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gareth Evans.
  • 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Terry McPhillips might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 59' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ronan Curtis makes it 0-2.
  • 60' John O'Sullivan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Harry Pritchard at the 60 minute mark.
  • 65' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 66' Ben Close makes way for Daniel Rose at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
  • 69' Tom Naylor catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
  • 72' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Armand Gnanduillet is hanging Marc Bola on the field on 72 minute.
  • 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paudie O'Connor on 74.
  • 79' David Wheeler is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jamal Lowe at the 79 minute mark.
  • 81' What a moment for Matthew Clarke! That strike on 81 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 86' England international Joe Bunney has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Portsmouth FC to claim maximum 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.