Blackpool FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Blackpool FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One .
- Blackpool FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Wade Smith
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee Richard Woodward
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Aug | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Aug | Gillingham FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Aug | Southend United FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Aug | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Aug | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Blackpool FC gets underway.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 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.
- 17' Marcus Harness doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 22' Controversy at the stadium! Ross McCrorie argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 27' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 32' Jordan Thompson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Blackpool FC tonight.
- 34' That is a Yellow card for Blackpool FC. Ryan Edwards will be fuming at that decision.
- 39' Curtis Tilt needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 40' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Gareth Evans comes on to replace Marcus Harness.
- 45' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 58' The Ivory Coast Armand Gnanduillet breaks the deadlock on 58 minutes. 1-1!
- 63' 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.
- 65' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Gareth Evans is replaced by Ellis Harrison.
- 70' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 73' Jay Spearing has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 73.
- 76' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
- 76' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Ross McCrorie exits the field as Anton Walkes enters on 76.
- 81' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Callum Guy on, Jay Spearing off on 81 minutes.
- 85' The Blackpool FC manager makes a substitution. Sullay Kaikai departs to be replaced by Matthew Virtue-Thick.
- 90' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 11
- 20
-
8
Jay Spearing C ↓ Callum Guy 81'
- 21
- 16
- 15
- 24
- 26
- 5
- 23
Bench
- 6
- 37
-
25
Callum Guy ↑ 81'
- 9
- 4
- 34
-
17
Matthew Virtue-Thick ↑ 85'
Coach
Simon Grayson
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 38
- 33
- 1
- 11
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Gareth Evans 40'
- 10
- 5
- 14
-
15
Ross McCrorie ↓ Anton Walkes 76'
Bench
- 35
-
2
Anton Walkes ↑ 76'
-
26
Gareth Evans ↑ 40'
- 8
- 22
- 20
- 29
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Albie Morgan | 1 |
| Owen Dale | 1 |
| Matt Clarke | 1 |
| Jake Beesley | 1 |
| Christopher Hamilton | 1 |
| Matt Clarke | 1 |
Head to Head
Blackpool FC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.3
Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Blackpool FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
55%
Blackpool FC or Portsmouth FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.5%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC
| Handicap | Blackpool FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 23% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 16% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.